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MOG antibody-associated encephalitis secondary to Covid-19: case report
Ervin Durovic1, Corinna Bien2, Christian G Bien3
1Department of Neurology, Klinik für Neurologie und klinische Neurophysiologie, St. Josef Krankenhaus Moers, Asbergerstr. 4, 47441, Moers, Germany.
BMC Neurology
|October 28, 2021
Summary
This case study details a young man with COVID-19 who developed transient MOG-positive encephalitis. Prompt treatment led to full recovery, highlighting a potential link between COVID-19 and secondary autoimmunity.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- COVID-19 primarily impacts the respiratory system but can cause neurological complications like encephalitis.
- Neurological involvement in COVID-19 may influence disease progression and patient outcomes.
