A Case of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Associated with Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Yonsei Medical Journal
; : 856-858, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a monophasic autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, which typically follows acute viral or bacterial infection or vaccination. We report a case of ADEM associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with positive serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) anti-HCV antibody. After steroid treatment, neurologic symptoms were improved. Virus triggers autoimmunity or direct viral invasion plays a part in the genesis of ADEM. This is the first reported case of ADEM with anti-HCV antibody in the CSF.
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Asunto principal:
Metilprednisolona
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Hepatitis C
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Hepacivirus
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Encefalomielitis Aguda Diseminada
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Female
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Humans
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En
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Yonsei Medical Journal
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2012
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