Encephalopathy due to human herpesvirus 6 infection as exanthema subitum complication

The main clinical manifestation of human herpesvirus 6 is exanthema subitum (also known as roseola infantum) and febrile syndrome. Central nervous system manifestations are not unusual in herpesvirus 6 infection, and even though the pathophysiology is not clear, they need to be early diagnosed and t...

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Published inArchivos argentinos de pediatría Vol. 116; no. 2; p. e312
Main Authors Baquedano Lobera, Irene, Bernadó Fonz, Raquel, Laliena Aznar, Sara, Bustillo Alonso, Matilde, Guerrero Laleona, Carmelo
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Argentina 01.04.2018
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Encephalitis, Viral - diagnosis
Encephalitis, Viral - virology
Exanthema Subitum - complications
Exanthema Subitum - diagnosis
Female
Herpesvirus 6, Human - isolation & purification
Humans
Exanthema subitum
Encephalitis
Encephalopathies
Human herpesvirus 6
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Summary:The main clinical manifestation of human herpesvirus 6 is exanthema subitum (also known as roseola infantum) and febrile syndrome. Central nervous system manifestations are not unusual in herpesvirus 6 infection, and even though the pathophysiology is not clear, they need to be early diagnosed and treated in order to avoid potentially serious damage. We present the case of an immunocompetent 2-year-old girl with encephalitis as a complication of herpesvirus 6 infection. We want to emphasize the significance of an early diagnosis and treatment in order to prevent further complications due to the central nervous system extension.
ISSN:1668-3501
DOI:10.5546/aap.2018.e312