Frequent Apnea Attacks in a 1-Month-old Infant With Influenza C Virus Infection

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2023 Dec 1;42(12):1115-1116. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004088. Epub 2023 Sep 4.

Abstract

Influenza C virus infection is a common and mild disease in children. Nevertheless, it remains an under-recognized cause of acute respiratory illnesses. Herein, we report the case of a 54-day-old infant who developed an influenza C virus infection and frequent apnea attacks, which could be a risk factor for sudden death and has never been reported earlier.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Apnea / diagnosis
  • Apnea / etiology
  • Child
  • Gammainfluenzavirus*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Influenza, Human* / complications
  • Influenza, Human* / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Tract Infections*
  • Risk Factors