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KMID : 1031120110010010027
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Journal of Epilepsy Research
2011 Volume.1 No. 1 p.27 ~ p.28
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Encephalitis Associated with Acute Hepatitis A
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Lee Jung-Ju
Kang Kyu-Sik
Park Jong-Moo
Kwon Oh-Yun
Kim Byung-Kun
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Abstract
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Encephalitis is caused by multiple organisms, but rarely by the hepatitis A virus. A 27-year-old man visited our hospital because of fever, altered consciousness, and seizures. On physical exam, a stuporous mentality and neck stiffness were found. On laboratory exam, elevated liver enzymes and cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities, including pleocytosis and elevated protein levels were observed. The hepatitis A virus (HAV) IgM antibody was also detected. We conclude that these findings were compatible with encephalitis associated with HAV and discuss the pathomechanisms.
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KEYWORD
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Hepatitis A virus, Encephalitis
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