Exclude Alternative Causes before Attributing Exacerbation of Myasthenia to COVID-19

Finsterer J, MD, PhD

doi:10.47310/iarjmsr.2021.V02i01.03

Exclude Alternative Causes before Attributing Exacerbation of Myasthenia to COVID-19

Authors

Finsterer J, MD, PhD Klinik Landstrasse, Messerli Institute, Vienna, Austria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjmsr.2021.V02i01.03

Keywords:

Myasthenia, muscle weakness, acetyl-choline receptor.

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis (MG) may not only exacerbate by the infection but also by application of new drugs, which could worsen MG, it is crucial to know if any of the included patients received drugs known to deteriorate MG. Drugs commonly given to COVID-19 patients include chloroquine, remdesivir/lopinavir, azithromycin, steroids, tocilizumab, or muscle relaxants and opiates if intubated.

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Published

2021-01-20

How to Cite

Finsterer J, MD, PhD. (2021). Exclude Alternative Causes before Attributing Exacerbation of Myasthenia to COVID-19. IAR Journal of Medicine and Surgery Research, 2(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjmsr.2021.V02i01.03