User:Danielle Bellamy/Herpesviral encephalitis

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Epidemiology: Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE) is inflammation of the brain caused from the Herpes Simplex virus. The virus is transmitted sexually or from mother to child during child birth.

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The most common cause for encephalitis in children and adults is HSV-1. However, encephalitis found in newborns and immunocompromised individuals is mainly caused by HSV-2.

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Signs and Symptoms: After the first symptoms appear, patients might lose their sense of smell. This can also be accompanied by the inability to read, write, or speak coherently, and understand verbal speech.