Herpes Simplex Encephalitis in Sweden, 1990-2001: Incidence, Morbidity, and Mortality

Abstract

This is, to our knowledge, the first study to report long-term, nationwide follow-up data for patients with virologically confirmed HSE. There is considerable morbidity after HSE, with epilepsy being the most common diagnosis. This demonstrates the need for expanding our knowledge of the pathogenesis of HSE to direct more effective antiviral and antiinflammatory treatments.