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A male patient presented to the emergency room with seizures. He has a history of fever, headache, and confusion. An MRI brain was done, and it showed inflammation involving the bitemporal lobe. What is the most likely aetiology for this presentation?
A male patient presented to the emergency room with seizures. He has a history of fever, headache, and confusion. An MRI brain was done, and it showed inflammation involving the bitemporal lobe. What is the most likely aetiology for this presentation?
Updated On: Jun 25, 2024
- Cytomegalovirus
- Toxoplasma gondii
- Herpes simplex virus
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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The correct option is (C): Herpes simplex virus
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