Abstract
Few reports describe the reactivation of latent herpes simplex virus causing encephalitis (HSVE) in patients undergoing brain radiation therapy and a concomitant steroid regimen. The role for steroid use in the treatment of patients with HSVE has not been fully elucidated. We report the case of a female patient immunosuppressed by steroids and brain radiation who developed HSVE and responded to acyclovir and dexamethasone.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 52-55 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Case Reports in Neurology |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Corticosteroids
- Herpes simplex virus encephalitis
- Immunosuppression
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology