Herpes simplex encephalitis Flashcards by Zoe Doak | Brainscape

Q

What lobe of the brain does HSV affect

A

Temporal

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Clinical features

A

fever
headache
psychiatric symptoms
seizures
vomiting
aphasia

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Investigation findings

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CSF: lymphocytosis, high protein
HSV PCR
CT: medial temporal and inferior frontal changes
EEG: lateralised periodic discharges at 2 Hz

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Treatment

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IV aciclovir

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