Varicella‐zoster virus reactivation is frequently detected in HIV‐infected individuals presenting with stroke
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27651
Abstract: Infections are an underappreciated cause of stroke, particularly in young and immunocompromised individuals. Varicella‐zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, particularly ophthalmic zoster, has been linked to increased risk of stroke but diagnosing VZV‐associated cerebral vasculopathy is challenging… read more here.
Keywords: presenting stroke; zoster; reactivation; hiv infected ... See more keywords
COVID-19 Encephalitis with SARS-CoV-2 Detected in Cerebrospinal Fluid Presenting as a Stroke Mimic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105915
Abstract: We report the case of a 35-year-old male with COVID-19 encephalitis presenting as a stroke mimic with sudden-onset expressive and receptive dysphasia, mild confusion and right arm incoordination. The patient received thrombolysis for a suspected… read more here.
Keywords: detected cerebrospinal; covid encephalitis; presenting stroke; sars cov ... See more keywords
Obstructive sleep apnoea presenting as a stroke mimic
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253364
Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is never considered the aetiology of focal neurological symptoms or in the differential of stroke-like symptoms. Although it is a risk factor for stroke and can produce global neurological symptoms, such… read more here.
Keywords: presenting stroke; apnoea presenting; stroke mimic; obstructive sleep ... See more keywords