Dr Sylviane Defres

Selected research publications

Safety and efficacy of adjunct dexamethasone in adults with herpes simplex virus encephalitis in the UK (DexEnceph): a multicentre, observer-blind, randomised, phase 3, controlled trial – Journal: The Lancet Neurology – Published: 1st February 2026

Proceedings from the Third International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium: expanding the circle – Journal: IJTLD Open – Published: 10th December 2025

International evaluation of the SEIZUre Risk in Encephalitis (SEIZURE) score for predicting acute seizure risk – Journal: BMJ Open – Published: 7th December 2025

Health economic impact of early versus delayed treatment of herpes simplex virus encephalitis in the UK – Journal: BMJ Open – Published: 18th September 2025

Illustrative case series of eosinophilia in UK Armed Forces personnel and recommended management for non-specialists – Journal: BMJ Military Health – Published: 11th June 2025

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