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Thunderclap headache caused by Erve virus?

J Treib1, G Dobler, A Haass

  • 1Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Saarland, Homburg, Germany.

Neurology
|March 4, 1998
PubMed
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Erve virus may cause human neurological disease. A study found Erve virus antibodies in patients with thunderclap headaches and cerebral hemorrhages, suggesting potential neuropathogenicity.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Virology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Human neuropathogenicity of Erve virus remains uninvestigated.
  • Neurological symptoms associated with Erve virus infection require clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential human neuropathogenicity of the Erve virus.
  • To determine the association between Erve virus infection and neurological conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, blind study was conducted.
  • Indirect immunofluorescence was used to detect Erve virus antibodies.
  • Participants included patients with viral encephalitis, cerebral hemorrhage, thunderclap headache, and healthy blood donors.

Main Results:

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  • No Erve virus antibodies were detected in patients with viral encephalitis.
  • Two patients (4.3%) with cerebral hemorrhage showed Erve virus antibodies.
  • Ten patients (13.9%) with thunderclap headache tested positive for Erve virus antibodies (p < 0.0001).
  • Two healthy blood donors (1.0%) had Erve virus antibodies.

    • Conclusions:

    • These findings suggest Erve virus may be pathogenic in humans.
    • The study provides the first evidence of potential Erve virus neuropathogenicity.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm the role of Erve virus in neurological diseases.