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Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Introduction Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is the most common cause of fatal sporadic encephalitis worldwide. In adults and older children, most cases of HSE are caused by the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) virus. Patients initially present with nonspecific neurologic…