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Introduction Human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) encephalitis is rare, particularly in immunocompetent individuals. While HHV-7 virus typically infects children and remains latent, reactivation in immunocompromised adults is more commonly reported. Its pathogenesis in central nervous system infections among immunocompetent hosts remains poorly understood.