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Brain stem encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus.

L Robb·W Butt
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A 6 year old child is described with infection due to herpes simplex virus type 1 causing brain stem encephalitis. The diagnosis was established by enzyme immunosorbent assays of the cerebrospinal fluid and serum which demonstrated antibody responses to herpes simplex virus. Recovery occurred and the importance of early use of acyclovir in achieving a good outcome is emphasized.

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AcyclovirAntibodies, ViralBrain StemChildEncephalitisEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayHerpes SimplexHumansMaleSimplexvirusTime FactorsCase ReportsJournal Article

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L Robb, W Butt. 1989. Brain stem encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.1989.tb01466.x

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