Erschienen in:
16.08.2021 | Original Article
New-onset status epilepticus in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a case series
verfasst von:
Marco Belluzzo, Annacarmen Nilo, Mariarosaria Valente, Gian Luigi Gigli
Erschienen in:
Neurological Sciences
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Ausgabe 3/2022
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Abstract
Background
Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 infection are well recognized. Seizures and status epilepticus (SE) have been reported as possible manifestations and/or complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection at different disease stages, but few data are known about the type, severity, treatment response, and recurrence.
Methods
Single-center retrospective case series.
Results
This case series describes four COVID-19-positive patients admitted to an Italian University Hospital, who developed status epilepticus during the active phase of disease, independently from the severity of respiratory symptoms. Two of them presented a relapse after resolution of the acute viral infection, a feature that has not been previously reported.
Conclusions
Although a possible association between SE and COVID-19 has been reported, the exact etiopathogenetic mechanism remains still not understood. Our series adds new insights to shed further light on this controversial issue.