Articles Tagged With: HSV
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MRI Changes and Functional Outcomes Among Adults with Severe HSV Encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus is a common cause of encephalitis worldwide. When treated promptly, the mortality rate decreases from 70% to 15%, but many patients remain disabled. This multicenter cohort study analyzed magnetic resonance imaging in patients diagnosed with herpes simplex encephalitis admitted to the intensive care unit to identify factors associated with poor outcome at 90 days.