Is serodiagnosis of herpes simplex encephalitis safe?

J. G. Coghlan; C. Monaghan; P. A. Carney; J. H. Moran

doi:10.1136/pgmj.63.745.973

Is serodiagnosis of herpes simplex encephalitis safe?

J. G. Coghlan, C. Monaghan, P. A. Carney, J. H. Moran

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Abstract

We present a case of probable tuberculous meningitis in which serological changes 'diagnostic' ofherpes simplex encephalitis were found. Evidence is provided that the serological changes in this case represent a true false positive, and that reliance on clinical plus serological criteria to diagnose herpes simplex encephalitis could result in failure to diagnose and treat tuberculous meningitis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	973-974
Number of pages	2
Journal	Postgraduate Medical Journal
Volume	63
Issue number	745
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.63.745.973
Publication status	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes

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