This case illustrates many of the diagnostic challenges that may be encountered in patients presenting with herpes simplex infection of the brain. The patient had presented with transient focal ...

HSV-2 causes genital herpes, and neurological complications include aseptic meningitis and recurrent radiculopathy. HSV-2 also causes myelitis in immunocompromised individuals. Typical features of HSV ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is likely the most serious herpes infection patients can face. Treatment ...

The classic laboratory methods for the detection and differentiation of HSV-1/2 and VZV, including Tzanck smear testing, viral culture, DFA testing and serologic testing, have been well documented in ...