Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is a serious disease, with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 55 years old male who was admitted in our clinic with the suspicion of encephalitis with a MRI scan highly suggestive for HSE.

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  1966

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  Radiopaedia.org

• Publication date

  1966-06-18

• Fields of study

  Medicine

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  DOI 10.1136/bmj.1.5502.1497
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