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Herpes simplex encephalitis is linked with selective mitochondrial damage; a post-mortem and in vitro study
25 Jul 2016
Abstract excerpt
Herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1) encephalitis (HSE) is the most commonly diagnosed cause of viral encephalitis in western countries. Despite antiviral treatment, HSE remains a devastating disease with high morbidity and mortality. Improved understanding of pathogenesis may lead to more effective therapies. Mitochondrial damage has been reported during HSV infection in vitro. However, whether it occurs in the...
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