Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Complicated With Vasculitis in a Young Male: A Case Report
ABSTRACT HSV encephalitis is a common cause of sporadic fatal encephalitis, affecting persons of all ages. It is also a medical emergency because the prognosis is primarily determined by early treatment initiation, necessitating a rapid and accurate diagnosis. CNS vasculitis complicating HSV encepha...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9603 |
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT HSV encephalitis is a common cause of sporadic fatal encephalitis, affecting persons of all ages. It is also a medical emergency because the prognosis is primarily determined by early treatment initiation, necessitating a rapid and accurate diagnosis. CNS vasculitis complicating HSV encephalitis is a rare phenomenon. We present a case of a 28‐year‐old right‐handed male patient diagnosed with HSV meningoencephalitis complicated with vasculitis, the challneges in the diagnosis and treatment response. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-0904 |