13 year old female having sudden onset high grade fever with delirium. CT. finding s/o involvement of limbic system & medial temporal lobe – Dx is
Correct Answer: Herpes simplex encephalitis
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Herpes simplex encephalitis Herpes simplex encephalitis Acute necrotising infection involving frontal, temporal lobe & limbic system. Feature Non specific - fever, headache, nuchal rigidity. convulsion, altered sensorium. Confirmed by CSF examin & radio imaging. Treatment suppoive and Acyclovir
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