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American Academy of Neurology
Safety and Efficacy of Adjunct Dexamethasone in Adults with Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis in The UK - Part 3
2 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2026 at 8:30 am.
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In part three of this series, Dr. Aaron Zelikovich discusses the clinical outcomes seen during and after the acute infection and how these findings can guide physicians in counseling their patients. 

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Solomon T, Hooper C, Easton A, et al. Safety and efficacy of adjunct dexamethasone in adults with herpes simplex virus encephalitis in the UK (DexEnceph): a multicentre, observer-blind, randomised, phase 3, controlled trial. Lancet Neurol. 2026;25(2):136-146. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00454-5