Question
In which of the following bilateral hemorrhage in the temporal lobe is seen
| A. |
HSV Encephalitis |
| B. |
Amoebic meningoencephalitis |
| C. |
Enterovirus meningitis |
| D. |
None of the above |
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Correct Answer � A Explanation |
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 causes an encephalitis in humans that is primarily restricted to the temporal lobe and limbic system. The distribution of lesions suggests that the virus enters the brain from a single site and then spreads transneuronal to infect connected structures.