raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:1930

Herpes simplex virus encephalitis

Synonyms: HSE · HSV encephalitis · HSVE · Herpes simplex meningo-encephalitis · Herpes simplex neuroinvasion · Herpetic encephalitis

Type
Disease
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Multigenic/multifactorial, Not applicable
Age of onset
All ages
Status
active

A rare disorder caused by infection of the central nervous system by Herpes simplex virus (HSV) that could have a devastating clinical course and a potentially fatal outcome particularly with delay or lack of treatment. This disorder often involves the frontal and temporal lobes, usually asymmetrically, resulting in personality changes, cognitive impairment, aphasia, seizures, and focal weakness.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enHerpes simplex virus encephalitisHSE · HSV encephalitis · HSVE · Herpes simplex meningo-encephalitis · Herpes simplex neuroinvasion · Herpetic encephalitis
frEncéphalite à herpes simplexEncéphalite herpétique · Encéphalite à HSV · Méningo-encéphalite à herpes simplex · Neuro-invasion par le virus de l'herpès
deHerpes-simplex-EnzephalitisHSE · HSV-Enzephalitis · HSVE · Herpes simplex-Meningoenzephalitis · Herpes simplex-Neuroinvasion · Herpesenzephalitis · Herpetische Enzephalitis
esEncefalitis por el virus del herpes simpleEncefalitis herpética · Encefalitis por VHS · Meningoencefalitis por herpes simple · Neuroinvasión por herpes simple
itEncefalite da herpes simplexEncefalite da HSV · Encefalite erpetica · Meningo-encefalite da herpes simplex · Neuroinvasione da herpes simplex
nlEncefalitis door herpes-simplexvirusHSE · HSV-encefalitis · HSVE · Herpetische encefalitis · Meningo-encefalitis door herpes-simplexvirus · Neuro-invasie door herpes-simplexvirus
ptEncefalite por virus herpes simplexEncefalite HSV · Encefalopatia herpética · HSE · HSVE · Meningo-encefalite por herpes simplex
plOpryszczkowe zapalenie mózguOpryszczkowe zapalenie opon mózgowych i mózgu · Zapalenie mózgu HSV
csHerpetická encefalitidaHSV encefalitida · Herpes simplex meningoencefalitida · Herpes simplex neuroinvaze · Herpes simplex encefalitida
ukЕнцефаліт, спиричинений Herpes simplex virusПростий герпетичний менінгоенцефаліт · Нейроінвазія простого герпесу · Герпетичний енцефаліт · HSE · HSV-енцефаліт · HSVE
zh单纯疱疹病毒性脑炎单纯疱疹病毒性脑膜脑炎
trHerpes simpleks virüs ensefalitiSEÇ · HSVE · HSV ensefaliti · Herpetik ensefalit · Herpes simpleks nöroinvazyonu · Herpes simpleks meningo-ensefalit

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM610551Evalidated
OMIM613002BTNTvalidated
OMIM614849BTNTvalidated
OMIM614850BTNTvalidated
OMIM616532BTNTvalidated
OMIM617900BTNTvalidated
ICD-10B00.4+Especificvalidated
ICD-10G05.1*NTBTinclusionvalidated
ICD-111F00.21Especificvalidated
MONDO0012521Evalidated
MONDO12521Evalidated
MeSHD020803Evalidated
UMLSC0276226Evalidated
GARD6649Evalidated
MedDRA10019953Evalidated

E exact · NTBT this ORPHAcode is narrower than the target · BTNT broader than the target · ND not decided.

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Classification

Preferential parent (Orphanet linearisation):

Parents in the classifications (4):

No children.

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Genes

5 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
TBK1Major susceptibility factor inAssessedHGNC:11584ENSG0000018373560483412q14.2TANK binding kinase 122851595[PMID]
TICAM1Major susceptibility factor inAssessedHGNC:18348ENSG0000012766660760119p13.3TIR domain containing adaptor molecule 122105173[PMID]
TLR3Major susceptibility factor inAssessedHGNC:11849ENSG000001643426030294q35.1toll like receptor 317872438[PMID]
TRAF3Major susceptibility factor inAssessedHGNC:12033ENSG0000013132360189614q32.32TNF receptor associated factor 320832341[PMID]
UNC93B1Major susceptibility factor inAssessedHGNC:13481ENSG0000011005760820411q13.2unc-93B1 regulator of TLR signaling16973841[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

4 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Annual incidence1-9 / 1 000 0000.3 / 100 000WorldwideValue and classValidated16675036[PMID]
Annual incidence1-9 / 1 000 0000.3 / 100 000United KingdomValue and classValidated20657024[PMID]
Annual incidence1-9 / 1 000 0000.3 / 100 000United StatesValue and classValidated16675036[PMID]
Point prevalenceUnknown—EuropeClass onlyNot yet validatedORPHANET

Value is Orphadata's ValMoy: the mean estimate per 100 000 for prevalence and incidence, the number of cases or families for case reports.

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HPO phenotypes

30 annotations · validated 2019-11-04
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0012443Abnormality of brain morphology
HP:0200149CSF lymphocytic pleiocytosis
HP:0002353EEG abnormality
HP:0004372Reduced consciousness
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0002167Abnormality of speech or vocalization
HP:0012378Fatigue
HP:0001945Fever
HP:0002315Headache
HP:0002902Hyponatremia
HP:0002922Increased CSF protein concentration
HP:0001974Increased total leukocyte count
HP:0007185Loss of consciousness
HP:0002017Nausea and vomiting
HP:0011897Neutrophilia
HP:0031179Nuchal rigidity
HP:0004887Respiratory failure requiring assisted ventilation
HP:0001250Seizure
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0030955Alcoholism
HP:0002181Cerebral edema
HP:0025143Chills
HP:0001259Coma
HP:0011227Elevated circulating C-reactive protein concentration
HP:0001262Excessive daytime somnolence
HP:0002349Focal aware seizure
HP:0002384Focal impaired awareness seizure
HP:0004302Functional motor deficit
HP:0001347Hyperreflexia
HP:0011972Hypoglycorrhachia
HP:0002721Immunodeficiency
HP:0002133Status epilepticus

Run the differential on the 4 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 24768322[PMID]_27106239[PMID]_31292686[PMID]_29409994[PMID]

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