This case report presents the case of a 76-year-old male patient with Parkinson's disease who died three weeks after receiving his third COVID-19 vaccination. The autopsy revealed acute vasculitis, multifocal necrotizing encephalitis, and myocarditis. Notably, only the spike protein and not the nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2 was detected in the areas of inflammation, suggesting that the inflammation was caused by the vaccine rather than a viral infection.
The findings of this case report highlight the potential risks associated with COVID-19 vaccination in patients with underlying health conditions, such as Parkinson's disease. The absence of the nucleocapsid protein suggests that the observed inflammation was not caused by a viral infection, but rather a potential link between vaccination and the inflammatory response. Further research is needed to better understand the potential risks associated with COVID-19 vaccination in patients with underlying health conditions. Healthcare providers should carefully consider the risks and benefits of vaccination on an individual basis and provide informed consent to their patients.
Mörz, M. A Case Report: Multifocal Necrotizing Encephalitis and Myocarditis after BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination against COVID-19. Vaccines 2022, 10, 1651. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10101651
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