Recurrent attack of Kleine-Levin syndrome triggered by influenza A (H1N1): a case report
10.3760/cma.j.cn113661-20231012-00131
- VernacularTitle:甲型H1N1流感后克莱恩-莱文综合征复发1例
- Author:
Sifan HU
1
;
Chen LIU
;
Wei SUN
;
Hongqiang SUN
Author Information
1. 北京大学第六医院 北京大学精神卫生研究所 国家卫生健康委员会精神卫生学重点实验室（北京大学）国家精神心理疾病临床医学研究中心（北京大学第六医院），北京 100191
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Influenza A virus, H1N1 subtype;
Kleine-Levin syndrome;
Anorexia;
Disorders of excessive somnolence
- From:
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry
2023;56(6):457-460
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Klein-Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare disease characterized by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia and cognitive and behavioral dysfunction. In addition, all functions remain intact during the intermittent period. Infection is a common risk factor for its onset. In this case, a 17-year-old patient with KLS was admitted to our hospital in March 2023 who first developed KLS symptoms and relapsed after being infected with influenza A Virus (H1N1). Based on the typical symptoms occurred during the patient′s attack, the absence of symptoms and signs during the interval, and the absence of other triggers, the patient was diagnosed with KLS recurrence secondary to influenza A Virus (H1N1). This case report aims to reveal that influenza A Virus (H1N1) may be contribute to the recurrence of KLS and that preventing infection is important in the treatment of KLS to draw the attention of clinical physicians.
