Alterations in Seizure Frequency in Patients with Epilepsy Following Coronavirus Disease 2019

Background and Purpose: During the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, a considerable number of studies have focused on difficulties for accessing medical services telemedicinerelated issues. However, it is not clear whether COVID-19 affects clinical course epilepsy. Therefore, in current study we aimed to assess effects infection seizure frequency patients with epilepsy (PWE).Methods: We evaluated PWE who consecutively referred neurology clinics 22 Bahman Qaem hospitals, had experienced recent polymerase chain reaction-confirmed-COVID-19 infection. Data were collected through pre-defined electronic questionnaire.Results: A total 104 included. Females represented 52% population. The mean age was 36.73±17.87. Thirty-six (34%) reported increased frequency. exacerbated significantly lower than non-exacerbated group (27.50±9.8 vs. 40.14±18.39; <i>p</i>=0.005). male higher (52% 25%; <i>p</i>=0.014). majority history drug resistance (44.4% 8.5%; <i>p</i>=0.022). epileptic seizures before (<i>p</i>=0.04).Conclusions: About 34% after Male patients, young resistance, at risk exacerbation. Our results highlight importance screening, early diagnosis, treatment PWE.