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Yoshine Hara1, Nobuyuki Ishii, Katsuya Sakai
1Division of Neurology, Respirology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki.
Rinsho Shinkeigaku = Clinical Neurology
|January 23, 2016
Summary
Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) can mimic stroke symptoms, presenting with fever and neurological deficits. Early recognition and brain imaging are crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of this serious brain infection.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is a severe brain infection often presenting with fever, headache, and altered mental status.
- HSE commonly affects the temporal lobe but can also involve extratemporal regions, potentially mimicking other neurological conditions.
- Distinguishing HSE from stroke is critical for appropriate management, especially when initial symptoms overlap.
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