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Generalised myoclonus associated with COVID-19 infection
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 r...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8728377/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34301706 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-243780 |
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author | Ram, Aatma Jeelani, Hafiz Kumar, Dilpat Patel, Heeren |
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description | 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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spelling | pubmed-87283772022-01-18 Generalised myoclonus associated with COVID-19 infection Ram, Aatma Jeelani, Hafiz Kumar, Dilpat Patel, Heeren BMJ Case Rep Case Report 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. BMJ Publishing Group 2021-07-21 /pmc/articles/PMC8728377/ /pubmed/34301706 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-243780 Text en © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2021. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. https://bmj.com/coronavirus/usageThis article is made freely available for use in accordance with BMJ’s website terms and conditions for the duration of the covid-19 pandemic or until otherwise determined by BMJ. You may use, download and print the article for any lawful, non-commercial purpose (including text and data mining) provided that all copyright notices and trade marks are retained. |
spellingShingle | Case Report Ram, Aatma Jeelani, Hafiz Kumar, Dilpat Patel, Heeren Generalised myoclonus associated with COVID-19 infection |
title | Generalised myoclonus associated with COVID-19 infection |
title_full | Generalised myoclonus associated with COVID-19 infection |
title_fullStr | Generalised myoclonus associated with COVID-19 infection |
title_full_unstemmed | Generalised myoclonus associated with COVID-19 infection |
title_short | Generalised myoclonus associated with COVID-19 infection |
title_sort | generalised myoclonus associated with covid-19 infection |
topic | Case Report |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8728377/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34301706 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-243780 |
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