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Enigma of sudden onset seizures: Streptococcus pneumoniae and herpes simplex virus-1 central nervous system co-infection: A rare event

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) encephalitis and Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis co-infection is an exceptionally rare but clinically significant condition that raises distinct diagnostic and therapeutic issues. S. pneumoniae is the principal cause of bacterial meningitis, while HSV-1 is the most common cause of viral encephalitis in adults.

Source: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.52768/2766-7820/3325

Author: Arnab Choudhury

Language: English

Topic: Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4409864741

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