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2307-8960 (online) |
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Neurosciences |
| Manuscript Type |
Case Report |
| Article Title |
Persistent dysexecutive syndrome after pneumococcal meningitis complicated by recurrent ischemic strokes: A case report
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Unsolicited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Laura Abbruzzese, Giulia Martinelli, Giulia Salti, Benedetta Basagni, Alessio Damora, Cristiano Scarselli, Giulia Peppoloni, Aleksandra Podgorska, Giuliana Rosso, Marco Bacci, MAURO MANCUSO and Alba Rosa Alfano |
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| Corresponding Author |
Benedetta Basagni, PsyD, N/A, N/A, CRT, Clinica Riabilitazione Toscana, No. 1 Piazza Del Volontariato, Montevarchi 52025, Arezzo, Italy. bbasagni@gmail.com |
| Key Words |
Pneumococcal meningitis; Stroke, Cognitive and behavioural functioning; Long-term outcome; Case report |
| Core Tip |
Meningitis is a possible complication of pneumococcal infection concerning acute otitis media and sinusitis. We describe the case of a 32-year-old female patient with extensive pneumococcal meningitis as a consequence of sinus outbreak complicated by candidemia. She presented with extensive laminar ischemic damage in the acute phase, resulting in severe cognitive and behavioural impairment. Four years of follow-up, through neuropsychological assessments and neuroradiological investigations, demonstrated the presence of subsequent vascular events, 3 mo and 2 years after the onset. The global functional outcome was unfavorable. |
| Publish Date |
2023-08-03 10:22 |
| Citation |
Abbruzzese L, Martinelli G, Salti G, Basagni B, Damora A, Scarselli C, Peppoloni G, Podgorska A, Rosso G, Bacci M, Alfano AR, Mancuso M. Persistent dysexecutive syndrome after pneumococcal meningitis complicated by recurrent ischemic strokes: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2023; 5344-5350 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v11/i22/5344.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i22.5344 |
