Definition, diagnosis and classification of infection-related movement disorders: Consensus proposal.
Parkinsonism Relat Disord
; 124: 106988, 2024 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-38705765
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Infection-related movement disorders (IRMD) present a complex diagnostic challenge due to the broad phenotypic spectrum, the variety of possible infectious aetiologies, and the complicated underlying mechanisms. Yet, a comprehensive framework for classifying IRMD is lacking.METHODS:
An international consensus panel under the directives of the Movement Disorders Society Infection-Related Movement Disorders Study Group developed a comprehensive definition and a consensus classification system. Case scenarios were used for validation.RESULTS:
A definition for IRMD and a two-axis-based classification system consisting of six descriptors are proposed, intended as tools for researchers and clinicians. Collected information on clinical characteristics, investigational findings, the infectious organism and presumed pathogenesis facilitate the evaluation of diagnostic certainty.CONCLUSION:
The proposed framework will serve for optimised diagnostic algorithms, systematic aggregation of informative datasets across studies, and ultimately improved care and outcome of patients with IRMDs.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Consensus
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Movement Disorders
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Parkinsonism & related disorders
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Parkinsonism Relat Disord
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Parkinsonism relat. disord
Journal subject:
NEUROLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
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