title: Multifocal herpes simplex virus type 2 encephalitis in a patient with AIDS.
abstract: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection commonly causes meningitis and genital herpes. We describe a rare case of brain stem encephalitis with cutaneous manifestations attributable to HSV-2 infection in a patient with HIV infection.
authors.forename: Regina B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Osih
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brazie
authors.forename: Mettassebia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kanno
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D020803:Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D018258:Herpesvirus 2, Human; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography