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Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (Herpes Encephalitis)

An acute (or rarely chronic) inflammatory process of the brain caused by SIMPLEXVIRUS infections which may be fatal. The majority of infections are caused by human herpesvirus 1 (HERPESVIRUS 1, HUMAN) and less often by human herpesvirus 2 (HERPESVIRUS 2, HUMAN). Clinical manifestations include FEVER; HEADACHE; SEIZURES; HALLUCINATIONS; behavioral alterations; APHASIA; hemiparesis; and COMA. Pathologically, the condition is marked by a hemorrhagic necrosis involving the medial and inferior TEMPORAL LOBE and orbital regions of the FRONTAL LOBE. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp751-4)
Also Known As:
Herpes Encephalitis; Encephalitis, Herpes; Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex; Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis, Herpetic; Herpes Simplex Meningoencephalitis; Herpetic Encephalitis; Herpetic Meningoencephalitis; Encephalitides, Herpes Simplex; Encephalitides, Herpetic; Encephalitis, Herpetic; Herpes Simplex Encephalitides; Herpes Simplex Meningoencephalitides; Herpetic Encephalitides; Herpetic Meningoencephalitides; Meningoencephalitides, Herpes Simplex; Meningoencephalitides, Herpetic; Meningoencephalitis, Herpes Simplex; Meningoencephalitis, Herpetic; Herpetic Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis; Meningoencephalitis, Herpes Simplex Virus
Networked: 729 relevant articles (45 outcomes, 47 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Infections
2. Herpes Zoster
3. Chickenpox
4. Neonatal herpes
5. Herpes Genitalis (Genital Herpes)

Experts

1. Dalmau, Josep: 8 articles (11/2019 - 12/2012)
2. Studahl, Marie: 6 articles (08/2021 - 04/2009)
3. Whitley, Richard J: 6 articles (01/2019 - 02/2002)
4. Zhou, Yu: 6 articles (08/2016 - 11/2009)
5. Aurelius, Elisabeth: 5 articles (08/2021 - 08/2009)
6. Armangue, Thaís: 5 articles (11/2019 - 07/2013)
7. Guo, Yuan-Jin: 5 articles (01/2019 - 11/2009)
8. Casanova, Jean-Laurent: 5 articles (01/2016 - 12/2008)
9. Sancho-Shimizu, Vanessa: 5 articles (01/2016 - 09/2010)
10. Zhang, Shen-Ying: 5 articles (01/2016 - 12/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Herpes Simplex Encephalitis:
1. Acyclovir (Aciclovir)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
3. Vidarabine (Vira-A)FDA Link
4. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA
5. Interferon Type IIBA
6. Viral DNAIBA
7. Valacyclovir (Valtrex)FDA LinkGeneric
8. AntigensIBA
9. Idoxuridine (Stoxil)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Cytarabine (Cytosar-U)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
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3. Critical Care (Surgical Intensive Care)
4. Hyperbaric Oxygenation
5. General Anesthesia