Altered mental status in COVID-19.

Daniel AntonielloMark J MilsteinJoseph DardickJenelys Fernandez-TorresJenny LuNikunj PatelCharles Esenwa

Published in: Journal of neurology (2021)

In patients with COVID-19, AMS on presentation to the ED is most frequently caused by metabolic encephalopathy (delirium). Seizures and cerebrovascular events contribute to a lesser degree; encephalitis appears rare.

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