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Herpes simplex virus encephalitis: an atypical presentation

B A Tucker, R C Doekel, R J Whitley

    Southern Medical Journal
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    Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis typically presents with fever and confusion. This case highlights an unusual presentation solely as seizures, delaying diagnosis and treatment.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis is a severe brain inflammation.
    • Typical symptoms include fever, headache, altered mental status, and seizures.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with HSV encephalitis whose only initial symptom was a seizure disorder.
    • This atypical presentation delayed the diagnosis significantly.

    Findings:

    • The patient's HSV encephalitis was initially misidentified due to the lack of typical symptoms.
    • Diagnosis was confirmed late in the hospital course.

    Implications:

    • Early recognition of atypical HSV encephalitis presentations is crucial.
    • Prompt brain biopsy aids in timely diagnosis and initiation of antiviral therapy.

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering HSV encephalitis even with unusual initial symptoms.