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Brain stem encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus.

L Robb1, W Butt

  • 1Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

Australian Paediatric Journal
|August 1, 1989
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 can cause brain stem encephalitis in children. Early treatment with acyclovir is crucial for a positive recovery outcome.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Virology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a common pathogen.
  • Encephalitis is a serious inflammation of the brain.
  • Brain stem encephalitis presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old child presented with symptoms suggestive of central nervous system infection.
  • Clinical presentation indicated involvement of the brain stem.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis confirmed HSV-1 infection as the causative agent of brain stem encephalitis.
  • Enzyme immunosorbent assays (EIAs) of cerebrospinal fluid and serum detected specific antibodies to HSV-1.
  • The child experienced a full recovery.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering HSV-1 in pediatric brain stem encephalitis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and initiation of antiviral therapy, specifically acyclovir, are critical for favorable outcomes.
  • Early acyclovir intervention can prevent severe neurological sequelae in children with HSV-1 encephalitis.