We report the case of a patient who presented with viral encephalitis and a pulmonary infection complicated with bilateral acute retinal necrosis after direct contact with diseased swine. Next-generation sequencing of the cerebrospinal fluid and vitreous humor detected pseudorabies virus (PRV) simultaneously. Intravenous acyclovir and dexamethasone treatment improved the symptoms of encephalitis, and vitrectomy surgery with silicone oil tamponade was used to treat the retinal detachment. This case implies that PRV can infect humans; thus, self-protection is imperative when there is contact with animals.
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【저자키워드】 Next-generation sequencing, Pseudorabies virus, viral encephalitis, Acute retinal necrosis,
【저자키워드】 Next-generation sequencing, Pseudorabies virus, viral encephalitis, Acute retinal necrosis,