Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 causes encephalitis in children (beyond the neonatal period) and adults, and it is the most common etiology for sporadic encephalitis worldwide. HSV-2 commonly causes encephalitis in neonates and the immunocompromised. Herpes simplex encephalitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in adults and children despite antiviral treatment. Although herpes simplex encephalitis is a rare condition if left untreated, mortality rates are up to 70%, and only a small percentage of individuals recover fully. Neonatal encephalitis caused by HSV-2 involves the brain more globally, resulting in more neurologic sequelae. The presentation could be atypical or subtle without prodromal symptoms in immunocompromised patients. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of herpes simplex encephalitis and highlights the need for close coordination and communication between various healthcare professional teams to ensure the best outcome for individual patients.

  • Provider:StatPearls, LLC
  • Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/21059
  • Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
  • End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
  • Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 2.0 hours
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
    Nursing: 2.0 hours
    Pharmacy: 2.0 hours
  • MOC Credit Details: ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
    ABPATH - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
    ABA - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
    ABIM - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
    ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
    ABP - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
  • Commercial Support: No
  • Activity Type: Enduring Material
  • CME Finder Type: Online Learning
  • Fee to Participate: Variable
  • Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
  • Provider Ship: Directly Provided
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  • Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Neurology
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