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Learn About Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

What is the definition of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis?
Herpes simplex encephalitis is a rare neurological condition that is characterized by inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). People affected by this condition may experience a headache and fever for up to 5 days, followed by personality and behavioral changes; seizures; hallucinations; and altered levels of consciousness. Herpes simplex encephalitis is caused by a virus called the herpes simplex virus. Most cases are associated with herpes simplex virus type I (the cause of cold sores or fever blisters), although rare cases can be caused by herpes simplex virus type II (genital herpes). It is poorly understood why some people who are infected with herpes simplex virus develop Herpes simplex encephalitis while others do not. Changes in genes such as TLR3 and TRAF3 have been observed suggesting there may be a genetic component in some cases.
What are the alternative names for Herpes Simplex Encephalitis?
  • Herpes simplex encephalitis
  • HSE
  • HSV encephalitis
  • HSVE
  • Herpes simplex meningo-encephalitis
  • Herpes simplex neuroinvasion
  • Herpes simplex virus encephalitis
  • Herpetic encephalitis
Who are the top Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Local Doctors?
Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Neurology | Neurosurgery | Hospital Medicine
Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Neurology | Neurosurgery | Hospital Medicine

Regional Health Services Inc

201 State St, 
Erie, PA 
 (14.1 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Trevor Phinney is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Phinney and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Family Medicine
Experienced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Family Medicine

Warren General Hospital

143 Pleasant Dr, 
Warren, PA 
 (43.8 mi)
Experience:
9+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Paul Hixon is a Family Medicine provider in Warren, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hixon has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Intertrigo, Erythroderma, Dementia, and Idiopathic Edema.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Family Medicine | General Practice
Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Family Medicine | General Practice
9822 Route 16, 
Machias, NY 
 (70.3 mi)
Experience:
40+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Kent Lieber is a Family Medicine specialist and a General Practice provider in Machias, New York. Dr. Lieber has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Multiple Myeloma.

What are the latest Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Clinical Trials?
Herpes Simplex Meningo Encephalitis Recurrence

Summary: study of risk factors and prognosis of herpes simplex encephalitis recurrence.

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Immunogenetic Characteristics in Autoimmune Encephalitis and Related Disorders: HLA Analysis: Part II

Summary: Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) are characterized by subacute onset of memory deficits, altered mental status or psychiatric symptoms, frequently associated with seizures, inflammatory cerebrospinal fluid and in cases with prominent limbic involvement, typical magnetic resonance imaging. Several autoantibodies (Abs) may be detected in AE, although its detection is not mandatory to establish a diagnos...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center