A case of new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) due to Herpes Simplex Virus-1 encephalitis

Authors : Sevil ALKAN, Taylan ÖNDER, Anıl AKÇA, Alper ŞENER

Pages : 98-100

Doi:10.33706/jemcr.1087340

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Publication Date : 2022-09-30

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :In the medical literature, the term of `new-onset refractory status epilepticus` insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(NORSE); is a novel term. Herpes Simplex Virus-1 and other viral infections can be cause to NORSE. Seizures are a rare sign of HSV encephalitis, but they can occur as the first symptom. Herein, we present a case of NORSE triggered by HSV-1 encephalitis, which had been diagnosed via cerebrospinal fluid polymerase chain reaction insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PCR); method and magnetic resonance imaging findings.
Keywords : Herpes Simplex Virus, encephalitis, new onset refractory status epilepticus, seizures