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Encephalitis causing virus, Icosahedral, nucleocapsid, linear DS DNA genome with a lipoprotein envelope.
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Herpes Simplex type 1. normally attacks the (R) temporal lobe, causing hemorrhagic necrosis.
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Mode of transmission of Herpes Simplex 1
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Transmitted by close contact with mucus membranes (kissing) of actively infected person, shedding the virus.
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Most common original presentation of person infected with Herpes Simplex 1
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oral lesions and active pharynigits, reinfection can progress to encephalitis. accounts for 10% of all encephalitis infections
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treatment of Herpes simplex 1 encephalitis:
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high dose acyclovir for 21 days
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