In:
Epilepsy Currents, SAGE Publications, Vol. 20, No. 5 ( 2020-09), p. 312-315
Abstract:
There are an increasing number of clinical studies for COVID-19, with several large cohort studies documenting initial signs and symptoms. Realizing the need for current information, this summary provides a focused summary of pertinent clinical diagnostic information about neurological involvement of SARS-CoV-2 virus and clinical presentation of COVID-19, especially in relationship to patients with seizures and epilepsy. There is no evidence from cohort studies in the general population that seizures are worsened in COVID-19. However, relative lack of cohort studies in patients with a history of epileptic seizures limit conclusions about effects of COVID-19 patients with epilepsy. Overall, findings indicate seizures and epilepsy are rare, especially in mild COVID-19 cases, but may occur in more severe cases later in the disease course. Caregivers should be vigilant in assessing for possible seizures, especially in patients with systemic effects of severe COVID-19 infections.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1535-7597
,
1535-7511
DOI:
10.1177/1535759720948549
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2020
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2135352-9