Herpes simplex encephalitis in patients receiving chemotherapy and whole-brain radiation therapy

We report four patients diagnosed with HSE following chemotherapy and WBRT. The occurrence of HSE in patients with cancer seems not to be increased compared to the general population, but as our case series shows, a high level of suspicion is needed by the treating physician to diagnose HSE early in patients presenting with new neurological symptoms following WBRT.
Source: Journal of NeuroVirology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research