Early intracerebral hemorrhage as an atypical presentation of herpes simplex-1 virus encephalitis
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Herpes Simplex virus, type 1, encephalitis, early intracerebral hemorrhageAbstract
Herpes simplex encephalitis is the most common cause of sporadic lethal encephalitis in the world. Intracerebral hemorrhage is an uncommon complication. The case of a 3-year-old preschooler who was admitted with acute encephalitis clinical picture is described. The patient presents findings of early intracerebral hemorrhage in the occipital region and a positive cerebrospinal fluid study for herpes virus type 1, which is treated with acyclovir; however, it presents a torpid evolution, increased intracerebral hemorrhages and fatal outcome.Downloads
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2020-03-23
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Cueto-Fuentes CA. Early intracerebral hemorrhage as an atypical presentation of herpes simplex-1 virus encephalitis. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica [Internet]. 2020 Mar. 23 [cited 2024 Dec. 23];37(1):155-9. Available from: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/4384