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When the Tests Fail A Rare Case of HSV1 Encephalitis with Negative CSF PCR
Introduction Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) encephalitis is a life-threatening condition typically confirmed through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). But what happens when the gold-standard test yields a false negative? A recent case study sheds light on this medical anomaly, emphasizing the crucial need for clinical vigilance and repeat testing in…
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