Herpes encephalitis : a stroke mimicker
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DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2019.1624137
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: HSV-1 encephalitis (HSVE) usually presents with fever, altered mental status or focal seizures. Aphasia can also be a presenting symptom of HSVE but rarely occurs as the primary symptom. We present a case… read more here.
Keywords: stroke mimicker; hsve; encephalitis stroke; stroke ... See more keywords
Dosing Practices of Intravenous Acyclovir for Herpes Encephalitis in Obesity: Results of a Pharmacist Survey
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DOI: 10.1177/0897190016642689
Abstract: Background: Dosing of intravenous acyclovir for herpes encephalitis in obese patients is recommended to be based on ideal body weight. However, limited data support this recommendation, and recent data suggest this may lead to underdosing.… read more here.
Keywords: acyclovir herpes; intravenous acyclovir; survey; dosing practices ... See more keywords