Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Herpes simplex virus type 1 encephalitis].

Jens Kuhn1, Ulrike Wieland, Werner Müller

  • 1Neurologische Klinik, Kliniken der Stadt Köln, Krankenhaus Merheim, Köln. Kuhnj@kliniken-koeln.de

Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983)
|August 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Herpes simplex virus type 1 encephalitis (HSE) is a severe brain infection with high mortality. Early diagnosis and prompt acyclovir treatment are crucial for improving outcomes and preventing neurological damage.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Topical trichloroacetic acid versus electrocautery for treatment of anal intraepithelial neoplasia in people living with HIV: a multicentre, randomised, non-inferiority trial (TECAIN-study).

Infection·2026
Same author

[Lithium: A "Never‑Ending Story" - Now for Dementia Prevention?]

Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie·2026
Same author

HPV125-induced generalized verrucosis.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2026
Same author

Scrotal squamous cell carcinoma: Two HPV-negative cases with probable UV- induced pathogenesis.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2026
Same author

Self-Efficacy as a Central Mediator of Pain, Function, and Depression: Insights of a Cross-Sectional Analysis of Depersonalized Data from the German Pain e-Registry.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Comparison of neuropsychological side effects between contemporary radiofrequency ablative neurosurgery for psychiatric disorders and conventional neurosurgical procedures: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry·2026

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Herpes simplex virus type 1 encephalitis (HSE) is the leading cause of sporadic viral encephalitis.
  • Despite advanced treatments, HSE remains associated with significant mortality.
  • Prompt diagnosis and acyclovir therapy are critical for better prognosis.

Observation:

  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on HSE.
  • It covers pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical presentation, and treatment strategies.
  • A typical case with characteristic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings is presented.

Findings:

  • HSE requires early recognition for effective management.
  • Acyclovir is the cornerstone of antiviral therapy.
  • MRI plays a vital role in diagnosing HSE.

Related Experiment Videos

Implications:

  • Improved understanding of HSE pathogenesis can lead to novel therapies.
  • Timely intervention significantly reduces mortality and neurological sequelae.
  • Dissemination of this knowledge can enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.