[Herpes simplex virus encephalitis in a renal transplant patient].
The incidence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis is estimated to occur annually in 2-4 cases per million population. HSV encephalitis is exceptional in renal transplant patients, we have found two previous reports after an extensive bibliography search. We report a case of a 47 years old women renal transplant recipient who presented 3 months after transplantation fever, stupor and aphasia. The diagnosis HSV encephalitis was achieved by PCR in cerebrospinal fluid and magnetic resonance imaging. She was treated with aciclovir for 4 weeks and recovered completely without neurologic sequelae.
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Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital de Cruces, Baracaldo. jamenabari@senefro.org
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D020803:Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged