| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2933611 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report an unusual phenomenon in a patient with meningococcal meningitis who developed a brain infarct. Concentrations of interleukin-6 were notably elevated in the cerebrospinal fluid. We also discuss some clinical and pathophysiological features of cerebrovascular injury in meningococcal disease.
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Authors
Alexandre Leite de Souza, Augusto César Penalva de Oliveira, Carla C. Romano, Jaques Sztajnbok, Alberto J.S. Duarte, Antonio C. Seguro,