Article: SARS-CoV-2 associated viral encephalitis with mortality outcome.
Interdisciplinary neurosurgery : Advanced techniques and case management
2021 Volume 25, Page(s) 101132
Abstract: Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) appeared in Wuhan, China ... CoV-2 possible complications, even if there are possible further mutations for the virus, especially ... CoV-2. Due to its wide pattern of expression, COVID-19 was shown to affect several organs, including ...
Abstract | Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019; apart from common conditions such as cough, fever, and severe respiratory complications, difficulty in breathing, including tachypnea, new studies on neurological manifestations have gained public interest. Case report: An 89-year-old man was admitted to the neurocritical care department in a specialized hospital with headache, dizziness, hyperpyrexia, myalgia, rash, and tremors. MRI showed viral encephalitis near to basal ganglia and thalami. Discussion: Coronaviruses interfere with target cells by membrane-bound spike proteins. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 was identified as an input receptor for SARS-CoV-2. Due to its wide pattern of expression, COVID-19 was shown to affect several organs, including the central nervous system, where the receptor is mainly expressed as neurons. Conclusions: In the current pandemic, there is a rising number of global infections, the aim of our case to increase the awareness about SARS-CoV-2 possible complications, even if there are possible further mutations for the virus, especially in the central nervous system. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-02-25 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Case Reports |
ZDB-ID | 2785532-6 |
ISSN | 2214-7519 |
ISSN | 2214-7519 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.inat.2021.101132 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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