Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosis.
Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is a rare disease, but it is the most common form of sporadic encephalitis. HSE is transmitted through direct contact and developing nosocomial HSE is rarely reported in the literature. Nosocomial HSE is difficult to diagnose due to its non-specific clinical features. In this article, we present a case of nosocomial HSE that was responsible for grave consequence. We also explore its causes, outcome, and give recommendations to avoid such fatal occurrence. We stress on strict adherence to the standard precautions and preventive control measures.
King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, P.O. Box: 12723, Jeddah 21483, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: halgahtani@hotmail.com.
Hussein
H
Algahtani
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Bader
B
Shirah
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed
M
Hmoud
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad
A
Subahi
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis*; D020803:Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir
Encephalitis; Herpes simplex virus; Hospital-acquired infection; Nosocomial infection