Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ6-HNKH Bệnh viện Sản nhi Nghệ An 31/05/2025

34. CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE IN HERPES SIMPLEX ENCEPHALITIS PATIENTS

Lan Ho Thi1,2, Hung Võ Manh1,2, Hang Tang Thi1,2, Hien Dang Thi1,2
1 Nghe An Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital
2 Bệnh viện Sản Nhi Nghệ An
Corresponding author: Holan12121991@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD6.2294
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Abstract

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) encephalitis is a common cause of encephalitis worldwide [1]. The typical clinical symptoms include sudden onset, fever, headache, seizures, focal neurological signs, and impaired consciousness. The herpes virus invades the central nervous system, causing necrosis of brain parenchyma accompanied by hemorrhage [2]. Cerebral hemorrhage is extremely rare in the course of herpes simplex encephalitis. Additionally, cerebral hemorrhage complicates the progression of HSV encephalitis. Here, we report a case of a previously healthy male patient with HSV-1 who initially presented with cerebral hemorrhage.

Keywords
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis cerebral hemorrhage
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