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HERPES SIMPLEX ENCEPHALITIS: TREATMENT WITH ADENINE ARABINOSIDE AND CYTOSINE ARABINOSIDE
Author(s) -
Maxwell G. M.,
Thong Y. H.,
Manson J. I.,
Robertson C. F.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1978.tb107825.x
Subject(s) - cytosine , encephalitis , medicine , cytarabine , virology , biology , leukemia , dna , biochemistry , virus
A series of three infants with herpes simplex encephalitis is reported, together with details of treatment with adenine arabinoside and cytosine arabinoside. The former appears to be the most effective treatment available. A more aggressive approach is urged in the diagnosis and treatment of this serious infantile disorder.