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Aseptic meningitis after SARS-CoV-2 Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination.
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Acta clinica Belgica [Acta Clin Belg] 2022 Dec; Vol. 77 (6), pp. 976-979. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Dec 09. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Objective: Aseptic meningitis is a rare, but possible severe side effect after SARS-CoV-2 Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination.<br />Case Presentation: Recently, a first case of aseptic meningitis after the first shot of mRNA-BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 (Pfizer/BioNTech) vaccine was reported. We present the first case of a 34-year-old woman without relevant medical history developing aseptic meningitis after her 2 <superscript>nd</superscript> Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination. She was admitted with severe headache and fever for 5 days prior to her presentation at the emergency department. An extensive work-up of the clinical problem could narrow the differential diagnosis. Symptoms resolved after methylprednisolone therapy.<br />Conclusion: This case highlights a rare but important side effect after vaccination that primary physicians and neurologists should be aware of in order to identify and efficiently manage these patients.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2295-3337
- Volume :
- 77
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Acta clinica Belgica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34882515
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17843286.2021.2015101