[Early intracerebral hemorrhage as an atypical presentation of herpes simplex-1 virus encephalitis].

[Early intracerebral hemorrhage as an atypical presentation of herpes simplex-1 virus encephalitis]. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica. 2020 Jan-Mar;37(1):155-159 Authors: Cueto-Fuentes CA Abstract 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 in tracerebral 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. PMID: 32520179 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Revista Peruana de Medicina de Experimental y Salud Publica - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica Source Type: research