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Herpes simplex meningo-encephalitis following cochlear implantation: a case study.

Dayse Távora-Vieira, Stuart Miller

Cochlear Implants International

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Summary

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis is rare after cochlear implantation. This case highlights the need for vigilance regarding HSV reactivation following neurosurgery.

Keywords:

Cochlear implant Herpes simplex encephalitis Steroids

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Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common cause of viral encephalitis.
Reactivation of HSV post-neurosurgery is rare but documented.
HSV encephalitis following cochlear implantation has not been previously reported.

Observation:

A case of meningo-encephalitis occurred 17 days post-cochlear implantation.
The patient received intraoperative steroid medication.
Anti-viral therapy led to recovery within two weeks, with slow initial progress in hearing rehabilitation.

Findings:

Cochlear implantation may be a trigger for HSV reactivation.
Post-surgical meningism symptoms warrant vigilance in patients with herpes history.
The patient demonstrated gradual hearing rehabilitation 12 months post-implantation.

Implications:

Highlights a potential, albeit rare, complication of cochlear implantation.
Emphasizes the importance of considering HSV encephalitis in post-neurosurgical patients presenting with neurological symptoms.
Informs surgical protocols and patient monitoring for cochlear implant recipients, especially those with a history of herpes infections.