Opsoclonus: An early sign of neonatal herpes encephalitis

  • Stanley Krolczyk
  • , Esperanza Pacheco
  • , Pablo Valencia
  • , Oscar Papazian
  • , Karina Yelin
  • , Israel Alfonso

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Abstract

Preferential involvement of certain central nervous systems areas by specific viruses provides a valuable guide to the selection of antiviral agents. We report a neonate that developed opsoclonus 7 days prior to the diagnosis of herpes simplex type 2 cerebellitis. The course of the opsoclonus paralleled the clinical course and radiologic evolution of the infection. The purpose of this report is to describe opsoclonus as a possible early sign of herpes simplex type 2 central nervous system infection.

Original languageBritish English
Pages (from-to)356-358
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Child Neurology
Volume18
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2003

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