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Relapse of herpes simplex encephalitis after acyclovir therapy

P Nicolaidou1, N Iacovidou, S Youroukos

  • 1First Department of Paediatrics, University of Athens, St. Sophie, Children's Hospital, Greece.

European Journal of Pediatrics
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A case of herpes simplex encephalitis relapsed in a child after initial acyclovir treatment. A second course of acyclovir successfully treated the herpes simplex virus infection, indicating the first treatment was insufficient.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is a severe neurological condition.
  • Acyclovir is a primary antiviral treatment for HSE.

Observation:

  • A 17-month-old girl with HSE experienced a relapse one week after completing a 10-day acyclovir course.
  • The child showed a positive response to a second 10-day course of acyclovir.

Findings:

  • The initial 10-day acyclovir therapy was insufficient for complete eradication of the herpes simplex virus.
  • Relapse of HSE suggests potential challenges in achieving viral clearance with standard treatment durations.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the need for careful monitoring of HSE patients post-treatment.

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  • Extended or alternative antiviral strategies may be necessary for certain HSE cases.
  • Further research into optimal acyclovir dosing and duration for pediatric HSE is warranted.