[West Nile virus poliomyelitis after a holiday in Egypt].

Background: Due to the worldwide near-extinction of poliovirus infections an acute presentation of poliomyelitis in the Netherlands has become extremely rare. However, in the differential diagnosis of such a disease presentation other pathogens need to be considered as well.

Case Description: A 44-year-old female presented with fever and a flaccid paresis of the left leg, following a holiday in Egypt.