Encephalitis, meningitis
Presentation:Headache, nuchal rigidity, seizures, focal neurologic deficits; plus altered mental status for encephalitis
Supportive testing:MRI: Abnormal, WM changes noted; EEG: Abnormal (slow, +/− focal epileptiform discharges);
CSF: Pleocytosis, elevated protein;
CSF: SARs-CoV-2, positive
Treatment:Remains unclear;
Role for corticosteroids?
  • CSF = cerebrospinal fluid; EEG = electroencephalogram; MRI = magnetic resonance; WM = white matter