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DictionarySeeencephalitisherpetic encephalitis
herpetic encephalitis[hər′ped·ik in‚sef·ə′līd·əs] (medicine) A type of meningoencephalitis characterized by large intranuclear inclusion bodies in the brain. Also known as herpes simplex encephalitis. herpetic encephalitis
herpetic encephalitisEncephalitis caused by infection of the brain with herpes simplex virus-1 (or, less often, herpes simplex virus-2). This relatively common form of encephalitis typically involves the inferior surfaces of the temporal lobes and may cause hemorrhagic necrosis of brain tissue. It is fatal in at least one third of all cases. Acyclovir (or an analog) is used to treat the infection. See also: encephalitis |