[Myelitis following vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis].

Abstract

Tick-borne encephalitis is a significant concern in endemic regions, and in rare cases it may even be fatal. There is no specific treatment for the disease. Vaccines from two manufacturers are available against tick-borne encephalitis, both considered effective and safe. Severe adverse effects due to tick-borne encephalitis vaccine are rare. We describe the first severe myelitis detected in Finland following vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis.

• Authors: Pieta Ipatti, Tapani Tikkakoski, Seppo Tuisku
• Journal: Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja (Duodecim) Vol. 128 Issue 3 Pg. 307-10 ( 2012) ISSN: 0012-7183 [Print] Finland
• Vernacular Title: Puutiaisaivokuumerokotuksen jälkeinen myeliitti.
• PMID: 22428385 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Animals
• Encephalitis, Tick-Borne (prevention & control)
• Finland
• Humans
• Myelitis (chemically induced)
• Vaccination (adverse effects)