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MAGARINO NOGUERA, P.; GUILLEN MARTIN, S.; UNZUETA ROCH, J. L. de  e  SERRANO GONZALEZ, A.. Fever and functional impotence in a five-month-old infant: when things are not what they seem. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2015, vol.17, n.67, pp.e201-e203. ISSN 1139-7632.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1139-76322015000400014.

A five-month-old infant brought to the Emergency Room due to fever and functional impotence of the left arm. After various additional tests, the infant is diagnosed with herpes simplex encephalitis. The article reviews recent developments regarding herpes simplex encephalitis treatment, the need for prophylaxis and the infant’s immunodeficiency.

Palavras-chave : Encephalitis; Herpes simplex virus; Breastfed baby; Acyclovir; Immunologic deficiency syndromes; Prevention and control.

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