A Case of Herpes Simplex encephalitis with rare complication

The most serious consequence of infection by Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is that of encephalitis. Herpes virus causes protean manifestations in the central and peripheral nervous system. We report a case of Herpes simplex encephalitis followed by two rare complications, acute retinal necrosis (ARN) and bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Acute retinal necrosis also known as Kirisawa's uveitis is a progressive necrotizing retinopathy caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) or varicella zoster virus (VZV). Postulated causes for SSNHL include viral cochleitis, microvascular events, and autoimmune disorders.