Evidence of human herpesvirus 6 infection in 4 immunocompetent patients with encephalitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe 4 patients with encephalitis due to possible reactivation of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infection who were enrolled in the California Encephalitis Project. All were immunocompetent and had HHV-6 loads determined in cerebrospinal fluid specimens. Tests for detection of HHV-6 should be considered for individuals with encephalitis.
Medical subject headings
- Encephalitis, Viral
- Herpesvirus 6, Human
- Roseolovirus Infections