Hsv Encephalitis Schizophrenia
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Herpes Viruses
The herpes virus group includes a number of common infections, including herpes simplex, varicella-zoster (the cause of chickenpox and shingles), cytomegalovirus, herpes virus 6, and Epstein-Barr (EB) virus (the cause of mononucleosis). About 2,100 people are hospitalized each year from herpes-associated encephalitis. These viruses share certain features, including the capacity to cause an infection and then to go into hiding. They can lie dormant for periods of time as...
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Encephalitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Encephalitis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the brain, most often due to infections.See also: MeningitisCauses, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Diagnosis
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Encephalitis: Viral: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesEncephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, is rare but can be caused by many different viruses. They include:Herpes viruses, which include... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Introduction
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Encephalitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening inflammation of the brain that can occur in people of all ages. The most common cause of... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Symptoms
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Encephalitis is a rare disease, extremely uncommon in the U.S. even for people in the risk groups discussed below. Many people fall into the... Read more »
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