Viral encephalitis

Central Nervous System Infections | Neuro-imaging

Byepsuadmin August 21, 2014June 16, 2015

Herpes simplex encephalitis Viral encephalitis is a serious neurological disorder associated with relatively poor outcome. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis is the most common causative agent for viral encephalitis. More than 95% of HSV encephalitis is caused by HSV type 1. HSV 1 is transmitted primarily via saliva which subsequently enters the oral mucosa and spreads…

Central Nervous System Infections | Neurology and Neurosurgery

Encephalitis

Byepsuadmin June 3, 2014June 14, 2015

A. Clinical manifestations The clinical manifestations of encephalitis may be similar to those of meningitis. However, altered level of consciousness is a predominant sign. It can range from mild lethargy to deep coma. Moreover, focal or generalized seizures occur in many patients with encephalitis, especially in severe disease. Virtually every possible type of focal neurological…