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His brain is on FIRES.

Authors :
Liverant, Yevgeniy
Delport, Charne
Henle, Ilyssa
Hom, Christine
Wolf, Steven
McGoldrick, Patricia
Overby, Philip
Gulko, Edwin
Hirschberger, Rachel
Source :
Journal of Neurology. Sep2024, Vol. 271 Issue 9, p6382-6387. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article discusses a case of a 13-year-old boy who developed Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES) after contracting COVID-19. FIRES is a subtype of New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) characterized by new-onset status epilepticus without a clear cause. The boy was treated with Anakinra, a medication used for rheumatologic conditions, and showed a rapid response with seizure control. The article highlights the potential use of Anakinra in COVID-19-associated FIRES and the importance of early treatment. It also mentions the presence of the "claustrum sign" on imaging, which is a biomarker for FIRES. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03405354
Volume :
271
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179459351
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-024-12539-2