Hepatitis A virus anicteric encephalitis coexistent with hepatitis C virus infection.
A 34-yr-old male presented with acute encephalitis. The encephalitis was due to an anicteric hepatitis A virus infection superimposed upon coexistent hepatitis C virus infection. Neurologic syndromes due to hepatitis A virus infection have all been associated with jaundice. Neurologic complications of hepatitis C virus infections have not been described. Identification of hepatitis A virus as an etiology of viral encephalitis can reduce the need for extensive costly evaluations, and unnecessary empiric antibiotics. Further clinical experience will determine if hepatitis C virus produces neurologic manifestations.
Thomas
W J
WJ
Department of Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Bruno
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Holtzmuller
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male