Why the study?
Does serum anti-herpes simplex viral IgM antibody testing help guide empirical antiviral treatment in children with suspected herpes simplex encephalitis?
Population
66 children with fever, focal seizures, and consciousness disturbance
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Serum anti-herpes simplex viral IgM antibody testing is a specific test that may help guide the decision to continue or discontinue empirical antiviral treatment in suspected pediatric cases.
Does serum anti-herpes simplex viral IgM antibody testing help guide empirical antiviral treatment in children with suspected herpes simplex encephalitis?
Serum anti-herpes simplex viral IgM antibody testing is a specific test that may help guide the decision to continue or discontinue empirical antiviral treatment in suspected pediatric cases.
Wang et al. (1993) studied this question.
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