Varicella (chickenpox) is the primary infection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV), it is a mild self-
limiting infection, but it is also highly contagious and can cause severe complications among …

Background: Seroepidemiologic studies indicate a high prevalence of herpes simplex virus
(HSV) infection. This infection leads to ophthalmic, dermatologic, oral, neurologic, vaginal …

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 160 suspected
children with encephalitis cases referred to Dr. Kermanshahi Children Hospital …

CNS infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The epidemiology of
CNS infections shows striking differences in geographic regions. We reviewed the literature …

Background: Herpes simplex virus infections are very common worldwide. The virus can
cause infection in various body parts, especially eyes and the nervous system. Therefore, an …

Encephalitis has infectious and noninfectious etiology. Among infectious agents, viruses are
the main causes of encephalitis; Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is known as the most common …

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most commonly identified infectious aetiologies of
encephalitis in North America and Europe. The epidemiology of encephalitis beyond these …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is considered as a neurodegenerative disease in elderly people.
Several hypotheses have been proposed in the development of AD. Infection with …

Introduction: Acute meningitis is a frequent syndrome encountered in emergency rooms.
Viral meningitis is a common infectious disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that …

Viral meningoencephalitis is one of the most important diseases that most commonly affect
children. In many cases of viral meningoencephalitis, the underlying cause of the disease is …