J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2008 Nov;26(4):397-400.

Relapsing Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Resulting in Kluver-Bucy Syndrome

• Yoo HU
• Ku BD

Abstract

Relapse of herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis rarely occurs after acyclovir treatment. We experienced a case of relapsing HSV encephalitis in the contralateral temporal lobe, resulting in Kluver-Bucy syndrome, after a full dose acyclovir treatment. Sudden behavioral and emotional changes after HSV encephalitis treatment suggest relapsing HSV encephalitis as well as temporal lobe epilepsy.

Keyword

Herpes simplex virus encephalitis; Relapse; Kluver-Bucy syndrome

MeSH Terms

Acyclovir
Encephalitis
Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex
Herpes Simplex
Kluver-Bucy Syndrome
Methylmethacrylates
Polystyrenes
Recurrence
Simplexvirus
Temporal Lobe
Acyclovir
Methylmethacrylates
Polystyrenes