Pediatric Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis Complicated by N-Methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antibody Encephalitis.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
; 4(2): e17-21, 2015 Jun.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26185621
ABSTRACT
N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibodies (NMDAR-Abs) can contribute to neurological relapse after herpes simplex virus encephalitis (HSE). We describe a child with NMDAR-Ab encephalitis after HSE, which was recognized and treated early. We discuss the case in the context of existing reports, and we propose a modified immunotherapy strategy to minimize risk of viral reactivation.
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Aciclovir
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Terapia de Inmunosupresión
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Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato
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Encefalitis por Herpes Simple
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Encefalitis Antirreceptor N-Metil-D-Aspartato
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido