Herpes encephalitis

A serious viral disorder characterized by infection of the brain by herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2. Herpes simplex virus type 1 affects adults, whereas herpes simplex virus type 2 affects newborns. Signs and symptoms include fever, headaches, vomiting, seizures and psychiatric manifestations.

Disease Alternative Name

herpes simplex encephalitis

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Dr. Sudarshan J

Pediatrics

17 year female presented to our emergency with c/o fever for 1 day followed by abnormal behavior and weakness in b/l LL....See More

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Dr. Hitesh Malhotra

Gastroenterology

A 41-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for the subacute onset of herpes encephalitis. On admission, the patient’s serum sodium level is 114 mEq/L and the patient is significantly obtunded. Treatment is initiated, and 7 hours later th...See More

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