Encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, is most commonly caused by a viral infection
(especially herpes simplex virus [HSV] type 1 in the UK) although autoimmune causes, such …

Background Current estimates suggest that even in the most resourced settings, the
aetiology of encephalitis is identified in less than half of clinical cases. It is acknowledged …

Herpes simplex virus encephalitis update : Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases Herpes
simplex virus encephalitis update : Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases Log in or Register …

Purpose We aimed to characterize the outcomes of patients with severe
meningoencephalitis requiring intensive care. Methods We conducted a prospective …

Background Accurate etiology diagnosis is crucial for central nervous system infections
(CNS infections). The diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing …

Encephalitis is a devastating neurologic disease often complicated by prolonged neurologic
deficits. Best practices for the management of adult patients include universal testing for a …

Importance Current guidelines recommend brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for
clinical management of patients with severe herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE). However …

Context In 2007, we performed a nationwide prospective study to assess the epidemiology
of encephalitis in France. We aimed to evaluate epidemiological changes 10 years later …

Background Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing is a key component for the diagnosis of
central nervous system (CNS) infections. Current meningitis and encephalitis management …

Objectives Central nervous system (CNS) infection has a high incidence and mortality in
neonates, but conventional tests are time-consuming and have a low sensitivity. Some rare …