Brain stem encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus.
A 6 year old child is described with infection due to herpes simplex virus type 1 causing brain stem encephalitis. The diagnosis was established by enzyme immunosorbent assays of the cerebrospinal fluid and serum which demonstrated antibody responses to herpes simplex virus. Recovery occurred and the importance of early use of acyclovir in achieving a good outcome is emphasized.
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Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D001933:Brain Stem; D002648:Child; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000276:immunology; D013997:Time Factors
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D000212:Acyclovir