Clinical Characteristics and Functional Outcomes of West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease: A Case Series.

Authors

  • Chad Swank, PhD, PT Texas Woman’s University
  • Rachel Burns, DPT Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
  • Joanna Weakley, MPT Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
  • Robert Suter, DO Methodist Health System

Abstract

For individuals with West Nile Virus (WNV) who develop West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND) symptoms of fatigue, muscle pain, muscle weakness persist > 90 days. Recovery of physical health, cognitive health, and functional health is achieved in only one-third of individuals at 18 months. The characteristics of WNND may impact long term outcomes. Specifically, recovery potential varies between WNND subtypes. This case series describes the functional outcomes for 7 individuals with various WNND clinical presentations. Each of our patients was either immunosuppressed, immunocompromised or of older age at the onset of WNV infection. For 6 cases, both pre-existing conditions were present. Recovery for each patient was restricted by profound muscle weakness and persistent fatigue despite slow progressive return of function. Impairments persisted post-rehabilitation limiting functional outcomes for each individual.

Author Biography

Chad Swank, PhD, PT, Texas Woman’s University

School of Physical Therapy

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Published

2014-07-07

How to Cite

Swank, PhD, PT, Chad, et al. “Clinical Characteristics and Functional Outcomes of West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease: A Case Series”. Osteopathic Family Physician, vol. 6, no. 4, July 2014, https://ofpjournal.com/index.php/ofp/article/view/344.

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Brief Reports
Received 2014-06-25
Accepted 2014-06-25
Published 2014-07-07