Case Report

Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 Encephalitis in an Elderly Immunocompetent Male

An 85-year-old immunocompetent man was hospitalized following the development of increasing confusion and intermittent disorientation over a 48-hour period. Within 48 hours of hospitalization, he was oriented to person only and was unable to follow commands. There were no focal neurologic deficits. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed extensive…

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Original Article

Clinical Description and Follow-up Investigation of Human West Nile Virus Cases

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate long-term outcomes after West Nile virus infection. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of persons reported with West Nile virus in Tennessee in 2002 and interviewed cases 1 year after acute illness. Results: In 2002, 56 cases of West Nile virus…

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