Abstract

BAQUEDANO LOBERA, Irene et al. Encephalopathy due to human herpesvirus 6 infection as exanthema subitum complication. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2018, vol.116, n.2, pp.e312-e314. ISSN 0325-0075.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5546/aap.2018.e312.

The main clinical manifestation of human herpesvirus 6 is exanthema subitum (also known as roseola infantum) and febrile syndrome. Central nervous system manifestations are not unusual in herpesvirus 6 infection, and even though the pathophysiology is not clear, they need to be early diagnosed and treated in order to avoid potentially serious damage. We present the case of an immunocompetent 2-year-old girl with encephalitis as a complication of herpesvirus 6 infection. We want to emphasize the significance of an early diagnosis and treatment in order to prevent further complications due to the central nervous system extension.

Keywords : Encephalitis; Encephalopathies; Human herpesvirus 6; Exanthema subitum.