Fever is a common onset feature of MOG-IgG associated disorders (MOGAD)
Journal: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders; January 11, 2021
Author(s): Alexandre Lampros, Thomas De Broucker, Mickael Bonnan
Could fever be a sign of MOGAD?
In many cases of MOGAD, fever is an initial symptom which is often ignored. This study presents a case of MOGAD that started with symptoms of prolonged fever and meningitis ((inflammation of the brain and spinal cord coverings). The researchers also studied 146 previously published cases of MOGAD and found that about 39% of them involved fever, which lasted more than 1 week in 74% of these cases. Clinicians should pay attention to symptoms of fever when diagnosing MOGAD.
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