Focal epilepsy as a long term sequela of Parvovirus B19 encephalitis.

Human Parvovirus B19 (PVB19), the etiological agent of the fifth disease, is associated with a large spectrum of pathologies, among which is encephalitis. Since it has been detected from the central nervous system in children or in immunocompromised patients, its causative role in serious neurological manifestations is still unclear. Here we report the case of an 18-year-old healthy boy who developed encephalitis complicated by prolonged status epilepticus.

Fatal pulmonary disease and encephalic complication in a man with HSV-1 Infection: a case report.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is associated with a large spectrum of pathologies i.e. pulmonary diseases.