How long will swelling last with hsv encephalitis?

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.

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.