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Necrotizing Encephalitis and Myocarditis with Multiple Foci Following BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination | Advocating for Science and Unity
Introduction
A recent case report published in the Journal of Neurology describes a rare and severe adverse reaction to the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The report details the case of a 61-year-old woman who developed multifocal necrotizing encephalitis and myocarditis after receiving the vaccine. This is the first reported case of this particular adverse reaction to the vaccine.
Case Details
The patient received her first dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine in January 2021 and experienced mild symptoms such as fatigue and headache. However, 10 days after receiving her second dose, she developed a fever and was admitted to the hospital. She then experienced seizures and was transferred to the intensive care unit.
Imaging studies revealed multifocal necrotizing lesions in the patient’s brain, and a biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of necrotizing encephalitis. The patient also had evidence of myocarditis, with elevated levels of troponin and abnormal electrocardiogram findings.
Discussion
While the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine has been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials and real-world use, rare adverse reactions can occur. This case report highlights the importance of continued monitoring and reporting of adverse reactions to vaccines.
It is unclear why this patient developed multifocal necrotizing encephalitis and myocarditis after receiving the vaccine. It is possible that the patient had an underlying autoimmune disorder that predisposed her to this reaction, or that the vaccine triggered an autoimmune response. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind this adverse reaction.
In conclusion, while rare, severe adverse reactions to the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine can occur. It is important for healthcare providers to be aware of these potential reactions and to report them to the appropriate authorities. Continued monitoring and research will be necessary to fully understand the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccines
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Multifocal Necrotizing Encephalitis and Myocarditis After BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination against COVID-19 | Voice for Science and Solidarity
A Summary (for the General Public) and Commentary Regarding the Case Report Published by Dr. Michael Mörz:Multifocal Necrotizing Encephalitis and Myocarditis After BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination against COVID-19Above is the title page of an article written by Dr. Michael Mörz, a pathologist in Dresden, Germany. Here is the link to the full article: (https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/10/10/1651). It is a case report of autopsy findings in a 76-year-old man who had died 3 weeks after receiving his third vaccination against COVID-19. This case report was published by the peer-reviewed journal Vaccines on October 1, 2022 (Vaccines 2022, 10, 1651).Dr. Mörz’s article provides compelling and sobering evidence of the potential of mRNA vaccines to cause serious harm to the brain and heart—namely, vasculitis, necrotizing encephalitis
