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Focal seizures with impaired awareness as long-term neurological complication of COVID-19: a case report

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posted on 2023-06-09, 23:53 authored by Marco Bozzali, Alberto Grassini, Giovanni Morana, Michela Zotta, Sara Cabras, Alberto Romagnolo, Carlo Alberto Artusi, Elisa Montalenti, Mario Giorgio Rizzone, Diego Garbossa, Elisa Montanaro, Mara Cercignani, Leonardo Lopiano
We report here the first case of a young individual otherwise healthy, who presented with frequent focal seizures with impaired awareness as a possible long-term complication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection. Seizures were documented by electroencephalography and responded clinically and neuro-physiologically to antiseizure therapy. The patient underwent an extensive investigation including cerebrospinal fluid examination, conventional and quantitative brain magnetic resonance imaging, and 18-FDG positron emission tomography. Beyond the clinical interest, this case contributes to clarify the possible pathways by which SARS-CoV-2 may enter the central nervous system and cause long-term neurological complications.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Neurological Sciences

ISSN

1590-1874

Publisher

Springer

Volume

42

Page range

2619-2623

Event location

Italy

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  • BSMS Neuroscience Publications

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  • Yes

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2021-05-18

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2022-04-17

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2021-05-17

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