HSV encephalitis is a common cause of sporadic fatal encephalitis, affecting persons of all ages. It is also a medical emergency because the prognosis is primarily determined by early treatment initiation, necessitating a rapid and accurate diagnosis. CNS vasculitis complicating HSV encephalitis is a rare phenomenon. We present a case of a 28-year-old right-handed male patient diagnosed with HSV meningoencephalitis complicated with vasculitis, the challneges in the diagnosis and treatment response.
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