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01-10-2021 | Human Alphaherpesvirus 3

Clinical use of steroids in viral central nervous system (CNS) infections: three challenging cases

Authors: Adam Kroopnick, Dan Tong Jia, Kathryn Rimmer, Vivian S. Namale, Carla Kim, Ugoada Ofoezie, Kiran T. Thakur

Published in: Journal of NeuroVirology | Issue 5/2021

Abstract

The role of adjunctive corticosteroids in reducing morbidity and mortality of viral CNS infections remains poorly defined. Clinicians are often left in a quagmire regarding steroid use in complex and rapidly evolving viral CNS infections. Limited studies have explored the underlying mechanisms behind the potential benefit of steroids. Here, we describe steroid use in three cases of viral CNS disease: varicella zoster virus (VZV), Powassan virus, and influenza A-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy.

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Title: Clinical use of steroids in viral central nervous system (CNS) infections: three challenging cases
Authors: Adam Kroopnick
Dan Tong Jia
Kathryn Rimmer
Vivian S. Namale
Carla Kim
Ugoada Ofoezie
Kiran T. Thakur
Publication date: 01-10-2021
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Human Alphaherpesvirus 3
Encephalitis
Published in: Journal of NeuroVirology / Issue 5/2021
Print ISSN: 1355-0284
Electronic ISSN: 1538-2443
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13365-021-01008-5

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