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Steroids for the treatment of viral encephalitis: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis [PDF]
J Neurol, 2023 Specific antiviral treatment is only available for a small subset of viral encephalitis (VE). Adjunctive steroids are used, but there is scant evidence evaluating its utility. We present a systematic review and meta-analysis on the outcome of steroid use
Emira Hodzic +6 more
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Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2013 While systemic viral infections are exceptionally common, symptomatic viral infections of the brain parenchyma itself are very rare, but a serious neurologic condition.
Marcus Tulius T Silva
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Advances in viral encephalitis: Viral transmission, host immunity, and experimental animal models [PDF]
Zool Res, 2023 Viral infections have led to many public health crises and pandemics in the last few centuries. Neurotropic virus infection-induced viral encephalitis (VE), especially the symptomatic inflammation of the meninges and brain parenchyma, has attracted ...
Dan Yang +4 more
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The Causes and Long-Term Consequences of Viral Encephalitis
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 2021 Reports regarding brain inflammation, known as encephalitis, have shown an increasing frequency during the past years. Encephalitis is a relevant concern to public health due to its high morbidity and mortality.
Karen Bohmwald +6 more
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Dual immune modulation of microglia in viral encephalitis: current understanding and future perspectives [PDF]
Frontiers in Molecular BiosciencesViral encephalitis, characterized by inflammation of the brain parenchyma, poses a significant threat to public health due to its high rates of morbidity and mortality.
Li Zong +8 more
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Viral encephalitis: a practical review on diagnostic approach and treatment
Jornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português), 2020 Objectives: To review the diagnostic criteria for encephalitis and encephalopathy of presumed infectious etiology, as well as the diagnostic workup for viral encephalitis and its treatment approaches.
Bruna Klein da Costa +1 more
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BMC Infectious Diseases, 2017 Background In China, there were few studies about the pathogens of acute viral encephalitis and meningitis in children in recent years. The aims of this study were to characterize the etiology and prognosis of acute viral encephalitis and meningitis in ...
Junhong Ai +8 more
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Glioblastoma Mimicking Viral Encephalitis Responds to Acyclovir: A Case Series and Literature Review
Frontiers in Oncology, 2019 Viral encephalitis and glioblastoma are both relatively rare conditions with poor prognoses. While the clinical and radiographic presentations of these diseases are often distinctly different, viral encephalitis can sometimes masquerade as glioblastoma ...
Keenan Piper +5 more
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Journal of Neurocritical Care, 2014 Viral encephalitis refers to acute inflammatory process of brain parenchyma caused by viral agents. Viruses are known to be the most common infectious agents associated with acute encephalitis.
Heejeong Jeong, Soo-Kyoung Kim
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Clinical epidemiology, determinants, and outcomes of viral encephalitis in Ghana; a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
PLoS ONEViral encephalitis is a rare, yet severe neurological disorder. It poses a significant public health threat due to its high morbidity and mortality. Despite the disproportionate burden of the disease in impoverished African countries, the true extent of ...
Richmond Yeboah +15 more
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