Central Nervous System Complications due to Human Herpesvirus 6 Infection in Pediatric Age Group

Abstract

Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) has been demonstrated to be a neurotropic virus and has been linked to several neurological complications associated with a wide range of clinical outcomes. Here, we present data from immunocompetent children with a central neurological condition and intrathecal DNA detection of HHV-6 virus. Through these cases, physiopathology, investigations, and outcome of the disease will be described. Finally, specific treatment will be discussed.

Keywords

brain - HHV-6 infection - encephalitis - pediatric - febrile seizure

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