A Case of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Associated with Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 856-858, 2012.
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Metilprednisolona
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Hepatite C
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Hepacivirus
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Encefalomielite Aguda Disseminada
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Ano de publicação:
2012
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