Herpes simplex encephalitis in France: incidence, 6-month rehospitalizations and mortality

ConclusionIn France, the incidence of hospitalizations for HSE was 2.3 per 1,000,000 inhabitants with more than half of the patients admitted in ICU and a 6-month in-hospital mortality about 16.5%. This real-life update on the characteristics and severe outcomes of the disease raises awareness among care practitioners, of the serious nature of the disease, and thus can lead to higher vigilance.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research