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01-06-2020 | Herpes Virus | COVID-19

Diagnosing herpes simplex-1 encephalitis at the time of COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Carlo Lovati, Maurizio Osio, Leonardo Pantoni

Published in: Neurological Sciences | Issue 6/2020

Abstract

Case report

We describe the case of a 73-year-old woman who was diagnosed with herpes simplex virus-1 encephalitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The diagnosis was somehow delayed because relatives were initially cautious in bringing the patient to the hospital and, here, the work-up focus was on coronavirusrelated aspects as the patient was initially reputed to be infected with COVID-19.

Conclusions

During the current viral outbreak, physicians should not neglect the possibility of other diseases that represent neurological emergencies and require immediate recognition and treatment.

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Title: Diagnosing herpes simplex-1 encephalitis at the time of COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Carlo Lovati
Maurizio Osio
Leonardo Pantoni
Publication date: 01-06-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Herpes Virus
COVID-19
Encephalitis
Valproate
Published in: Neurological Sciences / Issue 6/2020
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-020-04461-y

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Diagnosing herpes simplex-1 encephalitis at the time of COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Case report

Conclusions

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Abstract

Case report

Conclusions

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