Abstract
We describe a case of post-secondary vaccination encephalitis in a smallpox vaccine recipient and discuss detection of intrathecal antibody to vaccinia virus as a potential diagnostic test.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antibodies, Viral / cerebrospinal fluid
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Encephalitis / etiology*
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Humans
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Immunization, Secondary
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Male
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Smallpox Vaccine / adverse effects*
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Vaccinia / diagnosis*
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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Smallpox Vaccine