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Late-Onset Encephalopathy Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Journal of Neurology Research
  • Katie Reming
  • Keithan Sivakumar, MD, MBA, Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Negar Moheb, MD, Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Ahmad Nizam
  • Hussam A. Yacoub, MD, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2020
Abstract

Several typical and atypical neurological manifestations of viral pandemics have been reported. Neurological manifestations of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have recently been reported. In this case report, we present a patient with encephalopathy as a late neurologic manifestation of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The patient initially tested positive for the novel coronavirus after presenting with fever, cough, and altered mental status. The symptoms resolved within 5 - 7 days and the patient was discharged home. He subsequently developed worsening encephalopathy in the absence of respiratory symptoms, required hospitalization, and tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Complete workup was unrevealing otherwise. We advise clinicians to be aware of late neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) including encephalopathy.

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Citation Information

Reming, K., Sivakumar, K., Moheb, N., Nizam, A., & Yacoub, H. (2020). Late-Onset Encephalopathy Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Journal Of Neurology Research, 10(6), 237-239.