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ORPHA:1930

Herpes simplex virus encephalitis

Also called HSE, HSV encephalitis, HSVE, Herpes simplex meningo-encephalitis, Herpes simplex neuroinvasion, Herpetic encephalitis

Body system
Neurological diseases
Inheritance pattern
Multigenic/multifactorial, Not applicable
Typical age of onset
All ages
Estimated prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000 (Worldwide)
Rarity class
1-9 / 1 000 000

ORPHA:1930 is classified under "Neurological diseases" in the Orphanet nomenclature.

Common signs

  • EEG abnormality
  • Reduced consciousness
  • Abnormality of brain morphology
  • CSF lymphocytic pleiocytosis
  • Seizure
  • Fever