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BMJ Case Rep ; 14(7)2021 Jul 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1322780

ABSTRACT

Postinfectious generalised myoclonus has been reported after many viral and bacterial infections in the past. Recently, some case reports have described it in the context of COVID-19 infection. Most patients described in these case reports are either critically ill and intubated or have concurrent respiratory symptoms. Herein, we present a case of a 79-year-old man, who was recovering from a recent COVID-19 infection, presented with isolated generalised myoclonus. The patient was treated with levetiracetam, a short course (10 days) of dexamethasone, and required extensive rehabilitation. Outpatient follow-up at 2 months suggested complete resolution of symptoms and levetiracetam was subsequently discontinued. This case highlights that generalised myoclonus can occur as a delayed complication of COVID-19 infection.


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COVID-19 , Myoclonus , Aged , Humans , Levetiracetam/therapeutic use , Male , Myoclonus/diagnosis , Myoclonus/drug therapy , Myoclonus/etiology , SARS-CoV-2
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