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= Herpes simplex virus (HSV) = |
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== Definition == |
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* Herpes simplex virus infection of brain parenchyma |
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== Etiology == |
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* HSV-1 more likely to cause encephalitis, HSV-2 meningitis |
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== Presentation == |
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* Classic triad |
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** Fever |
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** Seizure |
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** Personality changes |
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Revision as of 20:08, 13 August 2019
References
- a b M. Howard, J. W. Sellors, D. Jang, N. J. Robinson, M. Fearon, J. Kaczorowski, M. Chernesky. Regional Distribution of Antibodies to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) and HSV-2 in Men and Women in Ontario, Canada. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2003;41(1):84-89. doi:10.1128/jcm.41.1.84-89.2003.
