Herpes simplex virus meningoencephalitis

MeSH: D020803ORPHA: 1930

Overview

Human disease

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Herpes simplex virus meningoencephalitis, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

EEG abnormalityReduced consciousnessAbnormal brain morphologyCSF lymphocytic pleiocytosisSeizureFeverIncreased total leukocyte countNausea and vomitingAbnormal speech patternHeadacheHyponatremiaIncreased CSF protein concentrationRespiratory failure requiring assisted ventilationLoss of consciousnessIncreased total neutrophil countFatigueNuchal rigidityComaExcessive daytime somnolenceHyperreflexiaStatus epilepticusCerebral edemaFocal aware seizureFocal impaired awareness seizureImmunodeficiencyFunctional motor deficitElevated circulating C-reactive protein concentrationHypoglycorrhachiaChillsAddictive alcohol use

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

D020803

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:1930
Herpes simplex virus meningoencephalitis
MeSHD020803
OrphanetORPHA:1930
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record30 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO