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If SARS-CoV-2 is blamed for causing meningoencephalitis, the virus must be detected in the CSF
 
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Neurology and Neurophysiology Center, Vienna, Austria
 
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Disciplina de Neurociência. Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP/EPM). São Paulo, Brazil
 
 
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Josef Finsterer   

Neurology & Neurophysiology Center, postfach 20, 1180, vienna, Austria
 
 
Ann Agric Environ Med. 2023;30(1):1
 
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We have read with interest the article by Watroba and Bryda on a new-born male with SARS-CoV-2 associated meningo-encephalitis, post-inflammatory hydrocephalus and seizures [1]. Neuro-COVID in this patient was treated with a polypragmatic approach, including phenobarbital, acetazolamide, fluconazole, acyclovir, cefotaxime, and vancomycin [1]. The study is appealing but has limitations that raise concerns and should be discussed.
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