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Atypical Mumps; are We Heading Towards an Outbreak?

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

October 2024

AIIMS, Bhubneshwar, India.

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  • Mumps is a contagious disease mainly affecting children and young adults, characterized by salivary gland swelling and potential serious complications like SNHL, orchitis, and meningitis.
  • A recent study conducted in five medical centers across India examined 53 patients with acute salivary gland swelling, revealing a bimodal age distribution and significant symptoms such as fever and gland involvement.
  • The findings indicate a concerning trend of mumps affecting older individuals with increased complications post-COVID-19, highlighting issues related to vaccination, immunity, and the potential for outbreaks in the future.
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  • * A case report details a patient who was initially misdiagnosed with a sinus headache and later with aseptic meningitis, only to be found post-mortem to have severe cryptococcal meningoencephalitis.
  • * To improve diagnosis, cerebrospinal fluid tests like nuclear acid amplification (NAA) panels should include Cryptococcus, but these can yield false positives; hence, confirming with cryptococcal antigen tests is crucial for accurate meningitis diagnosis.
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  • Mumps is a viral infection characterized by fever and swelling of the parotid glands, caused by the paramyxovirus.
  • Complications from mumps can include aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, oophoritis, orchitis, and pancreatitis.
  • The rising incidence of mumps in Nepal highlights the need to include mumps vaccination in the national immunization schedule.
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Viral Etiology of Aseptic Meningitis and Clinical Prediction of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Meningitis.

J Pers Med

September 2024

Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital Cheonan, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, 31 Soonchunhyang 6-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan 31151, Republic of Korea.

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  • Aseptic meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the meninges and changes in cerebrospinal fluid, without positive bacterial tests, and this study focuses on the viral causes, particularly herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), in immunocompetent adults.
  • The research analyzed 98 patients at a Korean hospital diagnosed with aseptic meningitis over two years, finding that HSV-2 accounted for 16.3% of cases, alongside other viruses like enterovirus and varicella zoster virus.
  • Key findings suggested that HSV-2 predominantly affects females and is associated with higher white blood cell counts and protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid, while prior meningitis history and serum C-reactive protein levels were
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  • Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for autoimmune disorders, but its real-world safety hasn't been thoroughly studied, prompting an analysis of adverse reactions from the FDA's database.
  • A study analyzed 7,156 adverse event reports related to sulfasalazine and found 101 significant adverse reactions, including some already known and new signals not previously listed in drug labeling, like aseptic meningitis.
  • The research reinforces existing knowledge about sulfasalazine's safety while also highlighting new potential adverse effects, contributing to better clinical decision-making and risk management.
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Blood-brain barrier dysfunction might be driven by peripheral inflammation. TNFα inhibitors (TNF-α) are occasionally associated with a wide spectrum of neurological immuno-mediated disorders. However, patients with systemic autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), might be prone to develop further organ-specific, including central nervous system (CNS), autoimmunity.

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  • Enteroviral infections are common in children, leading to conditions like aseptic meningitis, herpangina, and hand, foot, and mouth disease, with limited subtype data in Kazakhstan.
  • A study collected samples from 152 hospitalized children, identifying enteroviral subtypes through next-generation sequencing, focusing on the viral protein 1 (VP1) and whole-genome sequencing.
  • The findings revealed that coxsackievirus CVA9 was the predominant serotype associated with herpangina, while aseptic meningitis showed a wider variety of echovirus and coxsackievirus serotypes, suggesting the need for further research on the clinical implications of these serotypes.
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Drug-induced aseptic meningitis represents a significant clinical entity characterized by an inflammatory response of the meninges triggered by specific pharmacological agents. This condition predominantly manifests as a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to a variety of drugs, most notably non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and monoclonal antibodies. We report a case of aseptic meningitis in a 54-year-old male presenting with nausea and blurred vision two hours after taking ibuprofen.

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Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), a widely used antibiotic, is associated with both predictable dose-dependent side effects and rare, idiosyncratic adverse reactions. Here, we report the case of a previously healthy, non-G6PD-deficient, 27-year-old male who developed three idiosyncratic reactions: severe thrombocytopenia, aseptic meningitis, and hepatitis concurrently following TMP-SMX administration. The Naranjo adverse reaction probability score was 7, implying TMP-SMX as the probable cause of the clinical presentation.

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West Nile virus (WNV) is a single-stranded RNA virus causing a wide spectrum of diseases. Neuroinvasive conditions such as meningitis and encephalitis are feared complications of WNV infection. Here, we describe the case of a 78-year-old male whose only initial presenting symptoms were fever and transient diplopia, whose initial MRI imaging with and without contrast did not reveal any abnormalities.

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Enteroviruses are RNA viruses that initiate infections through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and are associated with enteric illness in individuals of all ages. Most serious infections of enteroviruses are in infants and young children where it is the common cause of aseptic meningitis and other systemic diseases, leading to a high mortality rate. Enteroviruses belong to the small non-enveloped family of the Picornaviridae family.

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Background: Neurosarcoidosis is a rare entity, usually within the context of systematic sarcoidosis. Isolated neurosarcoidosis and especially a manifestation with pachymeningitis is a notable rarity.

Case Report: A 26-year-old patient presented to the emergency department with acute onset, recurrent episodes of occipital headaches spreading over the whole cranium and vomiting without food consumption, for three days.

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  • The study aimed to determine if there is a relationship between the amount of dexamethasone given and patient outcomes in viral meningitis among hospitalized adults in Denmark from 2015 to 2020.
  • It analyzed data from 1,025 patients, revealing that most did not receive dexamethasone, and the median doses varied based on whether a pathogen was identified.
  • Findings indicated no clear dose-dependent relationship for overall outcomes, but higher doses (≥5) in cases of enteroviral meningitis suggested a higher risk of adverse outcomes, although this was influenced by factors not fully accounted for in the analysis.
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To know the frequency and characteristics of neurological manifestations of probable immune origin occurring after exposure to COVID-19 vaccination. In addition, to pre-study the usefulness of the Spanish pharmacovigilance system and lymphocyte transformation test in establishing causality. Retrospective case study, including patients admitted to the Neurology department from January 2021 to May 2022 with a probable neuroimmune disorder.

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Facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin (fSCIG) 10% is an immunoglobulin replacement therapy that utilizes recombinant human hyaluronidase (rHuPH20) to enhance immunoglobulin dispersion and absorption, allowing for longer treatment intervals similar to intravenous immunoglobulin (up to once monthly). fSCIG 10% is indicated in the USA for treating adults and children aged ≥ 2 years with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs). This prospective, non-interventional, open-label, multicenter, post-authorization safety study (NCT02593188) was conducted in the USA from November 2015 to October 2021 to assess the long-term safety of fSCIG 10% in routine clinical practice.

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  • * A study was conducted with patients aged 12-60, including those with active major NPSLE, those with lupus but not experiencing neuropsychiatric symptoms, and healthy controls, to assess biomarkers in their blood.
  • * Results showed that levels of neurofilament light (NfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) were significantly higher in patients with active major NPSLE compared to both healthy controls and SLE patients without neuropsychiatric symptoms, suggesting
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  • * Researchers used computational tools to identify potential microRNAs affecting the body's response to the mumps virus, pinpointing hsa-mir-3155a as a key player in this process.
  • * Further studies confirmed the interaction between hsa-mir-3155a and the mumps virus genome, suggesting it plays a significant role in regulating transcription during the infection.
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  • Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) can lead to serious neurological issues, and recent studies suggest the immune response in the central nervous system may play a key role in its development.
  • A study involving 176 patients suspected of having viral meningitis or encephalitis found a significant increase in the IgG index in patients who tested positive for herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) after they cleared the virus.
  • The findings indicate that elevated IgG levels can occur even after the virus is gone, suggesting an immune response that doesn't rely on antibodies, which could have implications for understanding HSE's effects on the brain.
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  • - Enteroviruses (EV) are the leading cause of aseptic meningitis in children, and their detection in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) using PCR can help confirm diagnoses and guide treatment.
  • - A study of patients aged 1 month to 17 years revealed that 38.2% had PCR-confirmed EV meningitis, with pleocytosis present in 70.5% of these cases, while convulsions were notably more common in PCR-positive patients without pleocytosis.
  • - The research suggests that accurate diagnosis of EV meningitis through PCR can reduce unnecessary hospital stays and antibiotic usage, ultimately minimizing complications related to care.
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Relapsing meningitis and limbic encephalitis in anti-AQP4-Ab-associated neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Mult Scler

November 2024

Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), University of Genova, Genova, Italy.

Objectives: neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune disease mainly affecting optic nerves and the spinal cord. Due to the potentially irreversible tissue damage, prevention of relapses is of utmost importance.

Methods: We describe the atypical clinical course and pathology results of a patient with anti-aquaporin-4 antibody (anti-AQP4-Ab)-associated NMOSD who developed aseptic meningitis followed by limbic-encephalitis-like presentation with extensive brain lesions upon treatment with rituximab and tocilizumab.

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Inflammatory damage caused by Echovirus 30 in the suckling mouse brain and HMC3 cells.

Virol J

July 2024

National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases (NITFID), National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 102206, China.

Echovirus 30 (E30), a member of the species B Enterovirus family, is a primary pathogen responsible for aseptic meningitis and encephalitis. E30 is associated with severe nervous system diseases and is a primary cause of child illness, disability, and even mortality. However, the mechanisms underlying E30-induced brain injury remain poorly understood.

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  • Enteroviruses (EVs) are common worldwide pathogens, primarily impacting children and causing a range of illnesses, including aseptic meningitis, but their true prevalence and epidemiology remain poorly understood.
  • Research focused on the Lazio region over a decade revealed changes in EV infection trends, particularly influenced by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, with a return to pre-pandemic circulation patterns by 2022 but with shifts in dominant strains identified.
  • Ongoing studies are essential to understand the pathogenic potential of prevalent strains and to identify any new recombinant variants.
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After the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, a new highly pathogenic variant of echovirus 11 (E11) was detected. The aim of this study was to analyze the genetic diversity of Polish E11 environmental and clinical strains circulating between 2017 and 2023 as well as compare them with E11 strains isolated from severe neonatal sepsis cases reported in Europe between 2022 and 2023. Additionally, the study explores the effectiveness of environmental monitoring in tracking the spread of new variants.

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Mollaret's meningitis is a rare neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of aseptic lymphocytic meningitis, often associated with herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) infection. We report the case of a 39 y.o.

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