Q. Which is incorrect regarding encephalitis? (Solved)
1. MRI shows characteristic temporal and frontal lobe changes in HSV.
2. CSF usually shows aseptic meningitis.
3. PCR for HSV is insensitive but very specifi
4. Acyclovir has only been shown to be effective in HSV, but is also used in herpes zoster encephalitis.
5. Mortality from HSV is higher than herpes zoster or CMV.
- c. PCR for HSV is insensitive but very specific.