Disseminated encephalitis following streptococcal infection

Various neurological disorders have been related to Streptococcus pyogenes infection. Only recently, and for the first time, it has been suggested that acute disseminated encephalitis may also complicate a streptococcal infection. The case reported in this paper seems to confirm this hypothesis.

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Published inItalian journal of neurological sciences Vol. 17; no. 1; p. 87
Main Authors Pergami, P, Arbustini, E, Butti, G, Karau, J, Aguzzi, A, Poloni, T E, Montalbetti, L, Egitto, M G, Simonetti, F, Savoldi, F, Ceroni, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.02.1996
Subjects
Adolescent
Encephalitis - pathology
Humans
Male
Streptococcal Infections - pathology
Streptococcus pyogenes
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Summary:Various neurological disorders have been related to Streptococcus pyogenes infection. Only recently, and for the first time, it has been suggested that acute disseminated encephalitis may also complicate a streptococcal infection. The case reported in this paper seems to confirm this hypothesis.
ISSN:0392-0461
1126-5442
DOI:10.1007/BF01995716