Herpes simplex virus encephalitis (HSE) is a rare but serious neurological infection that causes neurological dysfunction. Research is lacking on the clinical predictors of neurological outcomes and the optimal duration of therapy for pediatric HSE patients. In this study of pediatric HSE patients, we identified factors predicting neurological disability at hospital discharge and examined associations of acyclovir therapy duration with neurological outcomes.
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