Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosis

Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosis

Summary: Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is a rare disease, but it is the most common form of sporadic encephalitis. HSE is transmitted through direct contact and developing nosocomial HSE is rarely reported in the literature. Nosocomial HSE is difficult to diagnose due to its non-specific clinica...

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Main Authors: Hussein Algahtani, Bader Shirah, Mohammed Hmoud, Ahmad Subahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034116301241
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spelling doaj-fbc44141562340cc88fae0ae44bed6e32020-11-24T20:44:14ZengElsevierJournal of Infection and Public Health1876-03412017-05-01103343347Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosisHussein Algahtani0Bader Shirah1Mohammed Hmoud2Ahmad Subahi3King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, P.O. Box: 12723, Jeddah 21483, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author.King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaSummary: Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is a rare disease, but it is the most common form of sporadic encephalitis. HSE is transmitted through direct contact and developing nosocomial HSE is rarely reported in the literature. Nosocomial HSE is difficult to diagnose due to its non-specific clinical features. In this article, we present a case of nosocomial HSE that was responsible for grave consequence. We also explore its causes, outcome, and give recommendations to avoid such fatal occurrence. We stress on strict adherence to the standard precautions and preventive control measures. Keywords: Encephalitis, Herpes simplex virus, Nosocomial infection, Hospital-acquired infectionhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034116301241
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Bader Shirah
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Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosis
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Mohammed Hmoud
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title Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosis
title_short Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosis
title_full Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosis
title_fullStr Nosocomial herpes simplex encephalitis: A challenging diagnosis
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description Summary: Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is a rare disease, but it is the most common form of sporadic encephalitis. HSE is transmitted through direct contact and developing nosocomial HSE is rarely reported in the literature. Nosocomial HSE is difficult to diagnose due to its non-specific clinical features. In this article, we present a case of nosocomial HSE that was responsible for grave consequence. We also explore its causes, outcome, and give recommendations to avoid such fatal occurrence. We stress on strict adherence to the standard precautions and preventive control measures. Keywords: Encephalitis, Herpes simplex virus, Nosocomial infection, Hospital-acquired infection
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