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Case report: Herpes simplex encephalitis in cancer patients

  • Christina F. Yen
  • , Madhukar S. Patel
  • , Peiguo Chu
  • , Yun Yen
  • , Weber Chen

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Abstract

The manifestation of herpes simplex encephalitis in patients can often be interpreted as a possible brain tumor. In order to make a definite diagnosis, subsequent invasive testing is frequently required. In addition to other routine diagnostic measures, particular symptoms, especially those indicating that a patient is immunocompromised, should be considered as possible evidence indicating presence of this central nervous system (CNS) viral infection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)38-40
Number of pages3
JournalBioScience Trends
Volume3
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Brain tumor
  • Encephalitis
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Immunocompromised
  • MRI

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)
  • General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology

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