Hepatitis A Virus Anicteric Encephalitis Coexistent with Hepatitis C Virus Infection |
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| Authors: | William J. Thomas M.D. Philip Bruno D.O. Kent Holtzmuller M.D. |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| Abstract: | A 34-yr-old male presented with acute encephalitis. The encephalitis was due to an anicteric hepatitis A virus infection superimposed upon coexistent hepatitis C virus infection. Neurologic syndromes due to hepatitis A virus infection have all been associated with jaundice. Neurologic complications of hepatitis C virus infections have not been described. Identification of hepatitis A virus as an etiology of viral encephalitis can reduce the need for extensive costly evaluations, and unnecessary empiric antibiotics. Further clinical experience will determine if hepatitis C virus produces neurologic manifestations. |
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