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Herpes simplex encephalitis in infants.

D E Dwyer, S O'Flaherty, D Packham

The Medical Journal of Australia

|June 23, 1986

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Severe herpes simplex virus type 1 encephalitis in infants can lead to poor outcomes. Early acyclovir treatment did not prevent significant neurological impairment in two infant cases.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Virology

Background:

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a common cause of viral encephalitis.
Infants are particularly vulnerable to severe neurological complications from HSV-1 infections.

Observation:

Two infants presented with severe encephalitis and focal seizures.
Diagnosis was confirmed by detecting IgM antibodies to HSV-1 in cerebrospinal fluid and serum.

Findings:

Primary HSV-1 infection caused severe encephalitis in both infants.
Despite prompt intravenous acyclovir administration, clinical response was poor.
Both infants experienced severe, lasting neurological impairment.

Implications:

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This highlights the potential severity of HSV-1 encephalitis in infants.
Early diagnosis and treatment may not always prevent severe neurological sequelae.
Further research into optimal management strategies for infant HSV-1 encephalitis is warranted.