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October 17, 2025

Intracranial hemorrhage and cerebral infarction as clinical presentation of herpes simplex virus encephalitis. A case report

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YQY L QianCWChangzhu WuEWEn Wang

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Case report highlights rare cerebrovascular manifestations of herpes simplex virus encephalitis, suggesting diagnostic advancements.

Key Points

  • Intracranial hemorrhage and cerebral infarction were observed as rare complications during herpes simplex virus encephalitis treatment.
  • Cranial MRI revealed significant cerebral infarction and hemorrhage, contributing to patient decline and diagnostic challenges.
  • Metagenomic sequencing confirmed the presence of human α-herpesvirus type 1, guiding targeted therapy for favorable recovery.
  • Timely identification and treatment using acyclovir were crucial for patient recovery during severe CNS infection.

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Qian et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f199b7de32064e504dc70bhttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7661752/v1
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