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August 16, 2025CureusOpen Access

Acute Meningitis/Encephalitis Presumably Secondary to Human Herpesvirus 6: A Case Report

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Case report shows improvement in encephalitis symptoms with antiviral therapy in a patient with HHV-6, suggesting the need for early detection.

The patient experienced clinical improvement after antiviral treatment for HHV-6-associated encephalitis.
Polymerase chain reaction confirmed HHV-6 presence in cerebrospinal fluid, highlighting its role in diagnostics.
Initial CSF tests were negative, indicating challenges in detecting viral pathogens early in encephalitis cases.
The case emphasizes the importance of including HHV-6 in diagnostic testing for encephalitis in immunocompetent adults.

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Case report shows improvement in encephalitis symptoms with antiviral therapy in a patient with HHV-6, suggesting the need for early detection.