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How long will swelling last with hsv encephalitis?
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HSV encephalitis: Generally speaking the swelling associated with hsv encephalitis may last about 1-2 weeks. However, as the swelling resolves, patients clinical course varies. Some patients may have dramatic improvement, but many patients with hsv encephalitis have long-term neurologic sequelae.
Answered 7/21/2014
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Encephalitis : The swelling associated with encephalitis may last approximately one to two weeks. There may be long term neurological issues that persist even after the swelling abates.
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