Question
Medicine Question on Neuroanatomy
A male patient presented to the emergency room with seizures. He has a history of fever, headache, and confusion. An MRI brain was done, and it showed inflammation involving the bitemporal lobe. What is the most likely aetiology for this presentation?
A
Cytomegalovirus
B
Toxoplasma gondii
C
Herpes simplex virus
D
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Answer
Herpes simplex virus
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Herpes simplex virus