Author/Authors :
Kaygusuz, Kenan Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Düger, Cevdet Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Kol, İclal Özdemir Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , İsbir, Ahmet Cemil Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Gürsoy, Sinan Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Mimaroğlu, Caner Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Abstract :
Although its treatment is available, complication incidence, probability of permanent neurologic sequel and rate of mortality are still high in herpes simplex virus encephalitis (HSVE). Early diagnosis and prompt antiviral therapy are essential to improve prognosis and to prevent severe neurologic complications. Here we wanted to present a 46 years old female patient hospitalized at the infectious diseases service with the pre-diagnoses of tuberculosis meningoencephalitis and herpes simplex virus encephalitis (HSVE) was then admitted to intensive care unit upon loss of consciousness and respiratory failure. The patient was discharged at the 102nd day. We believe that early diagnosis and treatment of HSVE cases at intensive care units with a multidisciplinary approach may decrease morbidity and mortality significantly.
