There are several differential diagnoses for SARS-CoV-2-related myelitis.
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| Title: | There are several differential diagnoses for SARS-CoV-2-related myelitis. |
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| Authors: | Finsterer, Josef (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Neurological Sciences. Sep2024, Vol. 45 Issue 9, p4119-4120. 2p. |
| Subjects: | Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, Virus diseases, Intravenous immunoglobulins, Borrelia burgdorferi, Treponema pallidum, Myelitis |
| Abstract: | This letter to the editor discusses a study on two patients who developed myelitis as a complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The author raises several points of discussion regarding the study. First, they suggest that other potential causes of myelitis should have been ruled out before attributing it to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Second, they question the establishment of a causal relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and myelitis. Third, they inquire about the exclusion of other viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal causes of myelitis. Fourth, they suggest ruling out SARS-CoV-2 vaccination as a potential cause of myelitis. Fifth, they mention the possibility of using steroids or IVIGs as treatment options. Finally, they question the lack of contrast enhancement in the spinal MRI and suggest considering alternative explanations for the cord lesion. The author concludes that these limitations should be addressed before drawing final conclusions. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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