About The Study: In this case series of children with influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy from the 2 most recent influenza seasons in the U.S., the condition was associated with high morbidity and mortality in this cohort of predominantly young and previously healthy children. The findings emphasize the need for prevention, early recognition, intensive treatment, and standardized management protocols.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Andrew Silverman, MD, MHS, email Aesilver@stanford.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jama.2025.11534)
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About The Editorial: Timothy M. Uyeki, MD, MPH, MPP, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wrote about the study in an Editorial.
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