Rising Cases of Rare Flu-Related Brain Swelling in Healthy Children
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CIDRAP
A study of 41 US children with influenza-related acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) during the 2023-25 flu seasons found a high mortality rate of 27%, mostly in previously healthy kids, with severe neurological outcomes. Most had influenza A, and many received multiple treatments, but rapid intervention and vaccination are crucial for prevention and survival.