Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Mimicking as Cerebral Infarction
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چکیده
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis is the fulminant necrotizing viral encephalitis associated with high mortality and morbidity. Here we report a case of HSV encephalitis mimicking cerebral infarction who recovered with intensive intravenous acyclovir therapy.
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