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ENCEPHALITIS IN ADULTS CAUSED BY HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS
University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Colorado School of Public Health
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Herpes simplex virus causes the only viral encephalitis with an effective antiviral treatment, and early intervention significantly improves patient outcomes. The document outlines the clinical presentation, diagnostic considerations, and treatment protocols for suspected HSV encephalitis. It also highlights the potential long-term neurological sequelae that can occur even after treatment. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the current understanding of HSV encephalitis, including diagnostic challenges and management strategies.
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