Abstract
Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), the causative agent of exanthema subitum in childhood, can also induce meningoencephalitis in immunocompromised individuals. In contrast, HHV-6 encephalitis in immunocompetent patients is rare, and the clinical syndrome not well defined. We report a case of meningoencephalitis caused by HHV-6 type B in an otherwise healthy woman.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Female
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Ganciclovir / therapeutic use*
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Herpesvirus 6, Human / isolation & purification
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Herpesvirus 6, Human / physiology*
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Humans
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Immunocompetence*
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Meningoencephalitis / diagnosis
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Meningoencephalitis / drug therapy*
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Meningoencephalitis / virology*
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Roseolovirus Infections / diagnosis
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Roseolovirus Infections / drug therapy
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Roseolovirus Infections / virology*
Substances
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Antiviral Agents
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Ganciclovir