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Can a recently infected hsv-2 person have encephalitis?, she only had igm ab's yet. or this occur only in long time infections?

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Encephalitis: Herpes encephalitis should be treated as soon as possible with antiviral medications. If there are suspicious symptoms of headache,confusion,fever consult a physician right away. A brain cat scan usually shows the characteristic findings.

Answered 7/12/2014

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