A young male develops fever, followed by headache, confusional state, focal seizures and a right hemiparesis. The MRI performed shows bilateral frontotemporal hyperintense lesion. The most likely diagnosis is
AAcute pyogenic meningitis
BCarcinomatous meningitis
CCerebral abscess
DHerpes Simplex Encephalitis
Which of the following statements is true regarding HSV encephalitis?
AHemorrhagic lesions are seen
BCaused by HSV-1
CEosinophilic inclusion bodies are seen
DCaused by Varicella zoster virus
The typical CSF profile in cases of viral meningitis after 48 hours of onset is -
ANeutrophilic pleocytosis, raised glucose level, normal protein level
BLymphocytic pleocytosis, low glucose level, low protein level
CLymphocytic pleocytosis, normal glucose level, normal or slightly elevated protein level
DNeutrophilic pleocytosis, normal glucose level, elevated protein level
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