Unusual Presentation of Influenza B Virus in a Neonate

Abstract

The presentation of neonatal influenza B in neonates can vary from a mild self-limited disease to acute presentation carrying high morbidity and mortality. This report describes one case of influenza B in a neonate who presented with severe respiratory distress syndrome and acute renal failure.

Keywords

• Neonate
• influenza B
• respiratory distress syndrome
• acute renal failure