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Simultaneous Detection of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of a Patient with Seizures and Encephalitis

Authors :
Anderson, Neil W.
Sistrunk, William
Binnicker, Matthew J.
Source :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology; November 2014, Vol. 53 Issue: 1 p343-345, 3p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

ABSTRACTWe report a case of a 62-year-old female with seizures and encephalitis. Molecular testing of the patient's cerebrospinal fluid was positive for both herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). To our knowledge, this is the first report of simultaneous detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 in cerebrospinal fluid.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00951137 and 1098660X
Volume :
53
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs34464746
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.02718-14