Herpes Simplex Encephalitis: An Uncommon Presentation

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) encephalitis is an uncommon illness, with about 2 cases per 250,000 per year. Most are caused by HSV-1, with 10% having HSV-2 as the aetiologic factor. We present a case of Herpes simplex type1encephalitis in a 70 year old male with an uncommon presentation. The patient...

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Main Authors: Nidhi Kaeley, Sunil Bansal, Rohan Bhatia, Sohaib Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7801/19040_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(VsuGH)_PFA(NC_AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf