most common cause of encephalitis is St Louis Encephalitis in the US?
I thought it would be herpes simplex encephalitis which is the most common viral cause (worldwide?).
Herpesvirus encephalitis is the most common form of encephalitis in the United States.
Arthropod-born viruses (arboviruses) are important causes of encephalitis worldwide.
Ref.:
1.FA(for first point)
2.http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic393.htm(for both)
where did you read that?
Hope it helps.GL
thanks i thought herpes viral was MCC but on the microbio lecture vids with Don Dunn he says St Louis the MC.
Just thought I'd check it with you guys
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