MERS Rotavirus-associated mild encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion (MERS): A case report

Do Thi Dai Trang, Nguyen Thi Huyen, Do Thien Hai

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Rotavirus is a common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children. Mild encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion (MERS) is a rare neurological complication associated with Rotavirus infection. MERS is a clinico-radiological syndrome characterized by reversible lesions in the splenium of the corpus callosum and complete clinical recovery. We report a case of a 31-month-old female presenting with Rotavirus-induced acute gastroenteritis, accompanied by altered consciousness, seizures, and MRI findings of a splenial lesion. She was diagnosed with MERS associated with Rotavirus infection. The patient experienced full neurological recovery, with resolution of the lesion on follow-up brain MRI. Conclusion: Neurological manifestations in children with Rotavirus gastroenteritis should raise suspicion for potential neurological complications. MERS related to Rotavirus infection is a rare but benign condition with a favorable prognosis, characterized by spontaneous and complete recovery despite the absence of specific treatment.

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