HSV Encephalitis - Pathogenesis, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis

HSV-1 is the leading cause of viral encephalitis, most often in the post-neonatal period. In the brain, it causes encephalitis (usually hemorrhagic necrosis of the temporal lobe). Diagnosis is via PCR of the CSF, and treatment is with acyclovir. For more videos and questions, visit - https://www.macrophage.co. Subscribe - https://goo.gl/EMRlRa. Support us on Patreon - https://goo.gl/bhmrgJ.

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