Recurrent encephalitis with elevated titers for herpes simplex.
An 8-year-old boy was seen on two occasions 14 months apart with signs and symptoms of encephalitis. The clinical course and laboratory studies were highly suggesive of herpes simplex infection during both episodes.
D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D002648:Child; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000276:immunology*
D000914:Antibodies, Viral