Relapsing Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Resulting in Kluver-Bucy Syndrome.
- Author:
Han Uk YOO
1
;
Bon D KU
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Myongji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea. neurodasan@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis;
Relapse;
Kluver-Bucy syndrome
- MeSH:
Acyclovir;
Encephalitis;
Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex;
Herpes Simplex;
Kluver-Bucy Syndrome;
Methylmethacrylates;
Polystyrenes;
Recurrence;
Simplexvirus;
Temporal Lobe
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2008;26(4):397-400
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Relapse of herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis rarely occurs after acyclovir treatment. We experienced a case of relapsing HSV encephalitis in the contralateral temporal lobe, resulting in Kluver-Bucy syndrome, after a full dose acyclovir treatment. Sudden behavioral and emotional changes after HSV encephalitis treatment suggest relapsing HSV encephalitis as well as temporal lobe epilepsy.
