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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2023

Herpes simplex encephalitis in a patient abusing morphine: a case report from Nepal.

Bijay Kc, Himal B Bhattarai, Sangam Shah, Madhur Bhattarai, Manish Uprety, Abhishek Jha, Sushil Rayamajhi, Subhash Pant, Chandra P Limbu, Babu R Shrestha

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Bijay KcDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care.
Himal B BhattaraiP.T. Birta City Hospital and Research Centre, Birtamod, Jhapa.ORCID 0000-0001-6382-1082
Sangam ShahInstitute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj.
Madhur BhattaraiInstitute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj.
Manish UpretyKathmandu University School of Medical Science, Dhulikhel Hospital, Panauti.ORCID 0000-0001-8063-2355
Abhishek JhaDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care.
Sushil RayamajhiSwacon International Hospital, Kathmandu.ORCID 0000-0001-5951-6149
Subhash PantDepartment of Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital.
Chandra P LimbuP.T. Birta City Hospital and Research Centre, Birtamod, Jhapa.
Babu R ShresthaDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care.
Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital · NPBir Hospital · NPTribhuvan University Teaching Hospital · NPDhulikhel Hospital · NPGrande International Hospital · NP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Herpes simplex encephalitis results from either primary infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) or reactivation of latent HSV residing within the nuclei of sensory neurons. Opioid's administration is known to reactivate HSV infection. Case presentation: We report a 46-year-old male who was in a rehabilitation center for 17 days for abusing morphine for 2 years. Discussion: Chronic morphine use weakens immune system thereby, making body prone for development of infection. Opioids may reactivate HSV infection because of their immunosuppressive function. Conclusion: Herpes simplex encephalitis is a potentially fatal condition but can be treated with early diagnosis and intervention.

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