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Encephalitis associated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus: A case report #MMPMID32835017
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?The SARS-CoV-2 virus is an RNA virus that uses the angiotensin-converting-enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor to enter human cells.?The fact that ACE2 receptors are expressed by glial cells and neurons, makes them potential targets for infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.?Recent observations suggest neurological complications of COVID-19, including a first report of suspected viral encephalitis with confirmed presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the cerebrospinal fluid.?In case of suspected meningo-encephalitis in patients suffering from COVID-19, additional exams should be performed such as brain MRI scan, long-term EEG monitoring, and lumbar puncture.?The absence of the typical CSF profile of viral meningitis/encephalitis as well as the negativity of PCR for SARS-CoV-2-virus in CSF, makes diagnosing encephalitis linked to SARS-CoV-2-virus less obvious.