title: The diversity of presentation of herpes simplex encephalitis.
abstract: The case of a 63-year-old male who presented with what initially appeared to be a spinal or root lesion is presented. At autopsy a diagnosis of herpes simplex virus encephalitis was made. The diagnosis and pathology of this condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Neuropathology Unit, Department of Pathology, The University of Sydney, Australia; Department of Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
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authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Corbett
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authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Harper