Jully 2024 Neurology Recall: Topics in Infectious and Post-Infectious Neurology
Neurology® Podcast
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Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis (HSVE): Epidemiology and Risk Factors
The chapter explores the incidence, treatment, and risk factors for Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis (HSVE), focusing on a study using the US Medicaid database to investigate autoimmune diseases and related medications as potential risk factors. It highlights the prevalence of comorbidities such as smoking, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions in HSVE cases, emphasizing the importance of considering these factors in the diagnosis and management of neurological emergencies in vulnerable populations.
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