[Herpetic meningo-encephalitis].
Herpes simplex encephalitis is characterized by a very poor prognosis. HSV1 and HSV2 are the two viruses responsible for this neurological infection. The gold standard assay for the diagnosis is PCR on CSF. However, one should not wait for the result of this assay to initiate an antiviral treatment, using i.v. aciclovir.
Stahl
J P
JP
CHU de Grenoble, 38043 Grenoble, France. JPStahl@chu-grenoble.fr
D020803:Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis*; D018259:Herpesvirus 1, Human / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification; D018258:Herpesvirus 2, Human / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis