A neurologist’s rhombencephalitis after comirnaty vaccination. A change of perspective
Alexander Walter, Markus Kraemer
Abstract
Rhombencephalitis is an orphan disease of multiple causes that may manifest with facial palsy, limb ataxia and reduced consciousness. Up to now it is described after COVID-19 infection and in this (personal) case was found up to 8 weeks after Comirnaty vaccination. So far, we do not fully understand the pathophysiological characteristics of encephalitis associated with SARS-CoV-2. In rare cases, vaccination may cause an immunological reaction and delayed inflammation, the consequences of which we have not yet deciphered. Rhombencephalitis should be considered as a rare potential mRNA-associated vaccination side effect.
Topics & Concepts
VaccinationAtaxiaCerebral palsyMedicineGait AtaxiaDiseaseConsciousnessImmunologyPediatricsNeurosciencePsychologyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPathologyPsychiatrySARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchInfectious Encephalopathies and EncephalitisLong-Term Effects of COVID-19