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1
Q

what is most common cause of viral encephalitis

A

HSV, treated with acyclovir

2
Q

finding of csf with tubuculus meningitis

A

Lymphocytes predominate, although
polymorphonuclear leukocytes may on occasion be more numerous,
particularly in the early phase of the disease. Typically,
the CSF glucose is low and the protein is elevated.