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Neurocognitive deficits after botulism: a clinical case series study
Laura Rosenqvist1, Charlotte Sandvei2, Sigurdur Skarphedinsson1
1Clinical Center for Emerging and Vector-Borne Infections (CCEVI), The Department of Infectious Diseases, Odense University Hospital (OUH), Odense, Denmark.
Purpose:
This case study examined long-term cognitive deficits after botulism. Only a very limited number of studies on post-acute cognitive impairment after botulism exist, and data are incomplete.
Method:
A semi-structured interview on long-term cognitive consequences of botulism was conducted for six family members, who contracted the infection after ingestion of lumpfish-roe 2.5 years ago. Two of the family members underwent neuropsychological assessment of attention, memory, and executive functioning as well.
Finding:
Results of the semi-structured interviews showed individual subjective cognitive deficits across processing speed, attention, concentration, short-and long-term memory, and executive functioning. Test results showed mild cognitive impairment in attention and mild-moderate deficits in executive functioning.
Conclusion:
These results support previous findings that patients of various infectious diseases may suffer unspecific long-term neurocognitive deficits. Assessment and initiation of relevant post-acute treatment and rehabilitation might be central to prognosis, functional ability, and psychological well-being.
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