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Tocilizumab in pediatric refractory status epilepticus and acute epilepsy: Experience in two patients

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Published in 2020 at "Journal of Neuroimmunology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2019.577142

Abstract: There is growing evidence for inflammation as a cause and/or consequence of seizures in epilepsy as certain inflammatory biomarkers are elevated. Interleukin (IL)-6, with pro-inflammatory and epileptogenic effects, can perpetuate seizures. Clinical and experimental data… read more here.

Keywords: epilepsy; refractory status; status epilepticus; pediatric refractory ... See more keywords