Fatal Human Herpesvirus 6–Associated Encephalitis in Two Boys With Underlying Mitochondrial Disorders

Human herpesvirus 6 is a significant cause of the febrile illness roseola infantum in young children. Infection with human herpesvirus 6 typically causes a self-limited febrile illness but occasionally is associated with central nervous system manifestations, including febrile seizures and encephalitis. Host factors associated with severe manifestations of human herpesvirus 6–associated neurological disease remain poorly characterized.

Source: Pediatric Neurology - April 14, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Duha Al-Zubeidi, Mathula Thangarajh, Sheel Pathak, Chunyu Cai, Bradley L. Schlaggar, Gregory A. Storch, Dorothy K. Grange, Michael E. Watson Tags: Clinical Observations Source Type: research