Recurrent herpes simplex virus encephalitis with presumptive Human Herpesvirus 6 chromosomal integration

Viral encephalitis can lead to encephalopathy, epileptic activity, focal neurological deficits, and death. Prompt recognition and a high index of clinical suspicion can lead to early initiation of appropriate management. We describe an interesting case of a 61-year-old presenting with fever and alte...

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Published in:	IDCases
Main Authors:	Claire Allen, Shiavax J. Rao, Kavneet Gill, Marcos Wolff, Christopher J. Haas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-01-01
Subjects:	Encephalitis Viral encephalitis Herpes simplex virus Human herpesvirus 6 HHV-6 HSV
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250923000446