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A member asked:
Does hsv 1 (cold sore virus) have a high probability of causing viral encephalitis as you get older? or is that only if you have hsv 2 that you will get these terrible things?
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Herpes encephalitis is indeed a "terrible" illness, but is relatively uncommon. Cold sores and genital herpes are quite common, but presence does NOT predict future encephalitis. So, do not worry.
Answered 3/9/2021
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