Rare flu-related brain inflammation found in MN

MINNESOTA – Medical experts are sounding the alarm, after a Minneapolis child came down with the flu and developed a rare brain inflammation.

The condition influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalitis, also known as ANE, causes the tissue to deteriorate quickly. The Minnesota Department of Health says even though this is a rare disease, the mortality rates are high and it’s not too late to get a flu shot…

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