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prednisone and Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis, Herpetic

prednisone has been researched along with Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis, Herpetic in 3 studies

Prednisone: A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.
prednisone : A synthetic glucocorticoid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone (a beta-hydroxy group instead of the oxo group at position 11), which is the active drug and also a steroid.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"For decades the causative agent of facial palsy (Bell's palsy) has been sought; only with the advent of PCR has this question been answered."2.41Viral infections of the CNS with special emphasis on herpes simplex infections. ( Schmutzhard, E, 2001)
"Initially treated for neurosarcoidosis, the patient remained steroid-dependent for 4 years and the steroids could only be withdrawn by treatment with Infliximab."1.33Postencephalitic chronic granulomatous disease. ( Bragado, FG; Expósito, RG; Gonzalez, MJ; Ribes, AG; Viñas, JM, 2006)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lauten, M1
Güttel, C1
Härtel, C1
Erdlenbruch, B1
Viñas, JM1
Gonzalez, MJ1
Ribes, AG1
Expósito, RG1
Bragado, FG1
Schmutzhard, E1

Reviews

1 review available for prednisone and Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis, Herpetic

ArticleYear
Viral infections of the CNS with special emphasis on herpes simplex infections.
    Journal of neurology, 2001, Volume: 248, Issue:6

    Topics: Acyclovir; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antiviral Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Diagnosis, Differen

2001

Other Studies

2 other studies available for prednisone and Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis, Herpetic

ArticleYear
Herpes simplex virus reactivation and disease during treatment for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
    Klinische Padiatrie, 2014, Volume: 226, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Asparaginase; Bacterial Infections; Chil

2014
Postencephalitic chronic granulomatous disease.
    Pediatric neurology, 2006, Volume: 35, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Biopsy; Brain; Brain Diseases; Calcinosis; Chronic Disease; Dexa

2006