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ReviewCurrent neurology and neuroscience reports2024

The Development of Epilepsy Following CNS Viral Infections: Mechanisms.

Giulia Savoca, Arianna Gianfredi, Luca Bartolini

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Giulia SavocaNeuroscience Department, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Viale Pieraccini 24, 50139, Florence, Italy.
Arianna GianfrediNeuroscience Department, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Viale Pieraccini 24, 50139, Florence, Italy.
Luca BartoliniNeuroscience Department, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Viale Pieraccini 24, 50139, Florence, Italy. luca.bartolini@unifi.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2755-8218

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Abstract

purpose of reviewThis review examines the role of different viral infections in epileptogenesis, with a focus on Herpesviruses such as Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), Flaviviruses, Picornaviruses, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Influenzavirus and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). RECENT

findingsA growing literature on animal models, such as the paradigmatic Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus (TMEV) model, and clinical investigations in patients with epilepsy have started to elucidate cellular mechanisms implicated in seizure initiation and development of epilepsy following viral infections. A central role of neuroinflammation has emerged, with evidence of activation of the innate and adaptive immunity, dysregulation of microglial and astrocytic activity and production of multiple cytokines and other inflammatory mediators. Several chronic downstream effects result in increased blood-brain barrier permeability, direct neuronal damage, and modifications of ion channels ultimately leading to altered neuronal excitability and seizure generation. Key findings underscore the complex interplay between initial viral infection, neuroinflammation, and later development of epilepsy. Further research is needed to elucidate these mechanisms and develop targeted interventions.

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Central Nervous System Viral DiseasesEpilepsyAnimalsHumansNeuroinflammatory DiseasesEpilepsyEpileptogenesisHHV-6InflammationViral

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