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
D020803Orphanet Code
ORPHA:1930Herpes simplex virus meningoencephalitis
| MeSH | D020803 |
| Orphanet | ORPHA:1930 |
| Treatments | 0 drug(s) |
| Symptoms on record | 30 signs |
| Status | published |
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO