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C ASE R EPORT : Acute encephalitis immediately prior to acute onset of hepatitis C virus infection
Author(s) -
Fujita Hiroshi,
Chuganji Yoshimichi,
Yaginuma Masakimi,
Momoi Masaru,
Tanaka Takehiko
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1746.1999.02019.x
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , jaundice , virus , encephalitis , hepatitis c virus , acute hepatitis , immunology , virology , viral disease , hepatitis
A 34‐year‐old male presented with acute viral encephalitis of unknown aetiology with subsequent acute onset of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Although the neurological syndrome improved after administration of acyclovir, jaundice appeared. Neurological complications of HCV infections have rarely been described. In this case report, we discuss the close relationship between neurological syndromes and HCV infection. In the future, we hope that further discussion of clinical cases will determine whether or not the HCV produces neurological manifestations. © 1999 Blackwell Science Asia Pty Ltd