Table 1:

Clinical data

Patient No./Age (y)/SexPathogenInitial SymptomPremedicationCNS Manifestation (onset day)CNS DiagnosisTherapyPrognosisCSFEEG
1/6/MUnknownFever, vomitingNoneHeadache (d 1), delirium (d 4)EncephalopathyNoneCR (day 8)NormalNormal
2/8/MUnknownFeverNoneDrowsiness (1)EncephalitisACVCR (day 10)CC, 19Rolandic discharge
3/4/FEBVFeverNoneSeizure, drowsiness (3)EncephalopathyACVCR (day 8)NormalSlow wave
4/5/FUnknownFeverNoneSeizure, drowsiness (1)EncephalopathyPSLMR (IQ29)NormalNormal
  • Note:— CNS indicates central nervous system; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; EEG, electroencephalograph; EBV, Epstein-Barr virus; ACV, aciclovir; PSL, prednisolone; CR, complete recovery; MR, mental retardation; CC, cell count (per mm3).