Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1 H-MRS) of the brain in patients with tick-borne encephalitis

Scientific Reports
Radosław ZawadzkiUrszula Łebkowska

Abstract

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a disease caused by a tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) belonging to the Flaviviridae family. The aforementioned virus is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. In the recent years, TBEV has become a serious public health problem with a steady increase in its incidence, mainly due to the climate changes and spreading the infected ticks into new territories. The standard protocol of TBE diagnosis involves the serological laboratory test with a minor role of imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging. Long-term complications affecting patients daily activities are reported in about 40-50% of the cases. However, no changes are revealed in the laboratory tests or the imaging examination. The development of new imaging techniques such as proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) can broaden the knowledge about TBE, contributing to its prevention. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of 1H-MRS of the brain in patients with TBE. Compared to controls, a statistically significant decrease in the N-acetylaspartate /creatine ratio was found bilaterally in the right and left thalamus as well as a statistically significant increase in the choline/creatine ratio in the ri...Continue Reading

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