A rare case of recurrent HHV6 encephalitis in an immunocompetent adult

A rare case of recurrent HHV6 encephalitis in an immunocompetent adult

Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is a virus known to cause mild infection in children. In adults, HHV-6 reactivation has been described in immunocompromised individuals.Rarely, viral reactivation occurs in immunocompetent adults causing significant disease and morbidity. The use of certain medications, l...

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Main Authors: Rania Al-Asmar, Ryan Carroll, Jamila Ranavaya, Noor Mozahem, Scott Thiesfeldt, Kara Willenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:IDCases
Subjects:
Human herpes virus 6
Meningitis
Encephalitis
Immunocompetent
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250921001517

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