Clinical features of viral encephalitis with bilateral acute retinal necrosis syndrome / 中南大学学报(医学版)

ABSTRACT

To explore the clinical features of viral encephalitis with acute retinal necrosis syndrome.
 Methods: Clinical symptoms, laboratory tests, treatment and prognosis for 6 patients with viral encephalitis and acute retinal necrosis syndrome, who admitted to Xiangya Hospital from October 2013 to March 2015, were retrospectively analyzed.
 Results: Clinical features of the six cases are similar. Anti-virus treatment and anti-inflammation therapy can improve the prognosis. 
 Conclusion: Viral encephalitis with acute retinal necrosis syndrome is common and the neurological physicians need to strengthen the understanding of this disease.