Detection of herpes simplex virus-1 by direct immunofluorescence and viral isolation from cerebrospinal fluid
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the human herpesvirus that leads to herpes simplex encephalitis or meningoencephalitis and is frequently lethal if not treated properly. Here, we described a case of a 21-year-old man who presented with acute confusion and abnormal behaviour and was later diagnosed wit...
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| Language: | English |
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2022
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/102285/19/102285_Detection%20of%20herpes%20simplex%20virus-1%20by%20direct.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/102285/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the human herpesvirus that leads to herpes simplex encephalitis or meningoencephalitis and is frequently lethal if not treated properly. Here, we described a case of a 21-year-old man who presented with acute confusion and
abnormal behaviour and was later diagnosed with HSV-1 meningoencephalitis based on immunofluorescence and viral isolation from cerebrospinal fluid. |
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