Clinical Features and Rehabilitation Needs in Patients with Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Infection: A Retrospective Analysis in an Area of High Incidence DOI Creative Commons
Maria Chiara Maccarone, Francesco Piccione,

M. Munari

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 491 - 491

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus disease (WNND) can cause lasting cognitive and motor impairments, impacting autonomy quality of life. Given the scarcity research on rehabilitative needs patients with WNV infection, this study aims to fill a critical gap by assessing rehabilitation real-world cohort WNND patients. We retrospectively analyzed who received early Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (PMR) evaluations during 2022 outbreak in Veneto, Italy. Data included demographics, comorbidities, length hospital stay, days at PMR evaluation, duration until discharge or death, alongside objective examination findings Barthel Index scores. Among 29 confirmed patients, median stay was 20 days, starting after 7 days. Motor weakness affected 48.28% swallowing issues 6.90%, respiratory 24.13%. A tailored protocol designed for 96.55% address functional concerns prevent complications. scores showed no significant change. Discharge settings were home (58.34%), other departments (25%), facilities (16.67%). This highlights particularly regarding neuromuscular deficits, swallowing, issues, stressing importance comprehensive strategy improved outcomes.

Language: Английский

Clinical Features and Rehabilitation Needs in Patients with Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Infection: A Retrospective Analysis in an Area of High Incidence DOI Creative Commons
Maria Chiara Maccarone, Francesco Piccione,

M. Munari

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 491 - 491

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus disease (WNND) can cause lasting cognitive and motor impairments, impacting autonomy quality of life. Given the scarcity research on rehabilitative needs patients with WNV infection, this study aims to fill a critical gap by assessing rehabilitation real-world cohort WNND patients. We retrospectively analyzed who received early Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (PMR) evaluations during 2022 outbreak in Veneto, Italy. Data included demographics, comorbidities, length hospital stay, days at PMR evaluation, duration until discharge or death, alongside objective examination findings Barthel Index scores. Among 29 confirmed patients, median stay was 20 days, starting after 7 days. Motor weakness affected 48.28% swallowing issues 6.90%, respiratory 24.13%. A tailored protocol designed for 96.55% address functional concerns prevent complications. scores showed no significant change. Discharge settings were home (58.34%), other departments (25%), facilities (16.67%). This highlights particularly regarding neuromuscular deficits, swallowing, issues, stressing importance comprehensive strategy improved outcomes.

Language: Английский

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