Title of article :
Interleukin-6 activation in ischemic stroke caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C
Author/Authors :
Alexandre Leite de Souza، نويسنده , , Augusto César Penalva de Oliveira، نويسنده , , Carla C. Romano، نويسنده , , Jaques Sztajnbok، نويسنده , , Alberto J.S. Duarte، نويسنده , , Antonio C. Seguro، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2008
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.
Keywords :
Neisseria meningitidis , Brain infarct , cerebrovascular accidents , stroke , cytokines
Journal title :
International Journal of Cardiology
Journal title :
International Journal of Cardiology
