Herpetic meningoencephalitis associated with acute anticonvulsants intoxication

Objective: To report a case of meningoencephalitis caused by herpes virus in a patient with acute intoxication by anticonvulsants and to review the literature with respect to the disease. Methods: The evaluation of a patient with herpes meningoencephalitis is described using data from his medical record along with a literature review of scientific articles and guidelines with respect to the condition. Closing remarks: The reported case and referred publications highlight and discuss the severity of herpes meningoencephalitis, importance of diagnostic suspicion based on the clinical history and physical examination, relevance of complementary tests, and effectiveness of early acyclovir treatment.