Abstract:

The presenting work deal with some aspects of stroke in children with herpetic encephalitis, presenting a clinical case. The literature data suggests that the etiology of stroke in children is multifactorial, and viral infections can be considered to be important risk factors. Herpetic encephalitis is a serious consequence of the infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the central nervous system (CNS) that can be complicated by stroke in children. Early recognition of pediatric stroke as a result of herpetic encephalitis implies a clinical, paraclinical approach, neurological counselling and imaging as quickly as possible to ensure early treatment. In conclusion: Stroke in children can be provoked by many etiological factors including herpetic encephalitis, since these two conditions can produce serious neurological complications in children. Although ischemic stroke as a result of HSV is a rare condition, there are real possibilities for a potentially effective treatment in this situation.

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