Caio Cesar L. B. Barrionuevo

Mrs. Caio Cesar L. B. Barrionuevo


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 September 2024 in Viruses
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CBCaio Cesar L. B. Barrionuevo
Caio Cesar L. B. Barrionuevo
PBPedro P. A. Baptista
Pedro P. A. Baptista
ESEwerton F. da Silva
Ewerton F. da Silva
BSBernardo Maia da Silva
Bernardo Maia da Silva
Cássia Da Luz GoulartCássia Da Luz Goulart
Cássia Da Luz Goulart
MBMichele Bastos
Michele Bastos
Human Herpesviruses (HHVs) play a significant role in neurological diseases such as encephalitis and meningitis, adding significant morbidity. This study aims to retrospectively analyze the effect of HHVs on patients with neurological symptoms, focusing on the Herpesviridae family’s contributions to central nervous system (CNS) infections. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 895 patients suspected of viral CNS infections, utilizing molecular diagnosis via qPCR to identify HHVs in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples. This was conducted at a reference tertiary care hospital for infectious diseases in the western Brazilian Amazon from January 2015 to December 2022, focusing on the Herpesviridae family’s clinical repercussions and of Cytomegalovirus in CNS infections. Results: The findings revealed that 7.5% of the analyzed samples tested positive for HHVs, with Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) being the most prevalent. A significant association was found between HHVs and neurological diseases such as encephalitis and meningitis, especially among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), highlighting the opportunistic nature of these viruses. The study underscores the critical role of CSF analysis in diagnosing CNS infections and the complexity of managing these infections in HIV patients due to their immunocompromised status. Conclusions: The results emphasize the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches and tailored treatment strategies for CNS infections in immunocompromised individuals. The study calls for ongoing research and advancements in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes facing CNS infections, particularly those caused by HHVs.