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[[Category:Herpesviridae]]
= Herpes simplex virus (HSV) =
 
 
== Definition ==
 
 
* Herpes simplex virus infection of brain parenchyma
 
 
== Etiology ==
 
 
* HSV-1 more likely to cause encephalitis, HSV-2 meningitis
 
 
== Presentation ==
 
 
* Classic triad
 
** Fever
 
** Seizure
 
** Personality changes
 

Revision as of 16:08, 13 August 2019

References

  1. 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.