Human Herpesvirus-6 Encephalitis Following Chemotherapy Induction for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Transplant Infectious Disease
Abstract
We report a case of human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) encephalitis in a neutropenic patient who had undergone chemotherapy induction for acute myelogenous leukemia while on broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy. The patient displayed symptoms of confusion, amnesia, and lethargy. Diagnosis was made via polymerase chain reaction analysis of cerebrospinal fluid. Electroencephalogram and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain were unremarkable. Following diagnosis, the patient was successfully treated with ganciclovir. HHV-6 encephalitis should be considered in immunocompromised patients who become encephalopathic.
DOI
10.1111/tid.12756
Publication Date
12-2017
Keywords
acute myelogenous leukemia, encephalitis, human herpesvirus-6, immunocompromised
ISSN
1399-3062
Recommended Citation
Frey JW, Cherabie JN, Assi MA. Human Herpesvirus-6 Encephalitis Following Chemotherapy Induction for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Transplant Infectious Disease. 2017; 19(6). doi: 10.1111/tid.12756.
