SARS-CoV-2-associated haemorrhagic encephalitis mimicking Herpes encephalitis.
J Neurovirol
; 28(2): 322-325, 2022 04.
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ABSTRACT
Although acute encephalopathy is quite commonly seen in patients of SARS-CoV-2 infection, encephalitis characterised by brain inflammation is relatively rare. Encephalitis caused by Herpes simplex type 1 is the most common cause of identified sporadic encephalitis, and early diagnosis and prompt treatment can prevent the devastating outcome. In this brief communication, we report a case of SARS-CoV-2 associated haemorrhagic encephalitis mimicking herpes encephalitis. In today's pandemic era, it is especially important to distinguish herpes encephalitis from SARS-CoV-2-associated encephalitis as treatment and prognosis of both the conditions differ greatly. This case highlights the importance of suspecting SARS-CoV-2 infection in a patient presenting with clinical symptoms and brain imaging suggestive of Herpes encephalitis.
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Asunto principal:
Encefalitis Viral
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Encefalitis por Herpes Simple
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COVID-19
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Herpes Simple
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
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En
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J Neurovirol
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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VIROLOGIA
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2022
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Article