title: HSV Encephalitis with Normal CSF - A Case Report with Review of Literature.
abstract: Herpes simplex virus encephalitis (HSVE) is one of the most potentially fatal infectious disease that should be detected as early as possible. The combination of clinical history and examination, brain computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lumbar puncture have been used to establish a diagnosis. The authors present a case of HSVE with normal CSF analysis, but typical MRI findings consistent with HSE and CSF PCR positive for Herpes simplex virus1 DNA, who responded to Acyclovir therapy with complete recovery.
authors.affiliation: Attending Consultant, Department of Critical Care, Rockland Hospital , Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Gautam
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rawal
authors.affiliation: General Duty Medical Officer-II, Chest Clinic , Moti Nagar, North MCD, New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Sankalp
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Junior Consultant, Department of Critical Care, Rockland Hospital , Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Umar Rasool
authors.initials: UR
authors.lastname: Wani
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Critical Care, Rockland Hospital , Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Alok Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Ambastha
keywords: Acyclovir; Cerebrospinal fluid; Herpes simplex virus; Polymerase chain reaction
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