title: Yes, brain biopsy should be a prerequisite for herpes simplex encephalitis treatment.
authors: Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21205.
authors: D F
authors: DF
authors: Hanley
authors: R T
authors: RT
authors: Johnson
authors: R J
authors: RJ
authors: Whitley
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000212:Acyclovir