Viral encephalitis: relapse
Evidence-based neurology checklist on viral encephalitis: relapse: Demographic features Relapses occur in 14-26% of people with HSV encephalitis This usually affects children It occurs within weeks of the infection Pathogenesis Clinical features
Demographic features
- Relapses occur in 14-26% of people with HSV encephalitis
- This usually affects children
- It occurs within weeks of the infection
Pathogenesis
Clinical features
References
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