A case of enterovirus D68-associated acute flaccid myelitis in an immunocompromised adult, Australia

Author(s): Lizak, N; Butel-Simoes, G; Steinig, E; Cruse, B; Rodrigues, E; Buising, K; Sasadeusz, J; Krysiak, M; Thorley, B; Kaye, M; Caly, L; Moselen, J; Savic, I; Roberts, AW; Bond, K; Lim, CK; Williamson, DA; Ramachandran, P;
Details: Publication Year 2025-11,Volume 1,Issue #6,Page e00074-25
Journal Title: ASM Case Reports
Publication Type: Case report
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a predominantly pediatric, polio-like syndrome associated with enterovirus D68. AFM in adults is rare, reported predominantly in immunocompromised hosts. CASE SUMMARY: Here, we report detection of enterovirus D68 in an immunocompromised Australian adult, specifically the B3 subgroup. CONCLUSION: This strain is phylogenetically linked to the 2018 AFM outbreaks in the USA and to documented cases in 2022 in France.
Keywords: Ev-d68; acute flaccid myelitis
Department(s): Haematology
Publisher's Version: https://doi.org/10.1128/asmcr.00074-25
Open Access at Publisher's Site: https://doi.org/10.1128/asmcr.00074-25
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