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Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis in a Healthy Lady

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The case describes a middle aged lady with herpes simplex encephalitis. The highlight of the case is the MRI which depicts all the typical features of herpes encephalitis. Herpes virus is the most common cause of encephalitis worldwide. It is very important to recognize this typical MRI picture and initiate Acyclovir therapy at the earliest because, early initiation of therapy is the single factor which affects the prognosis of this serious neurological illness.

Source: Journal of Rare Disorders: Diagnosis & Therapy

DOI: 10.21767/2380-7245.100183

Authors: Joe James, Jinu Johnson, James Jose, Thulaseedharan NK

Institution: Government Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2833856424