Herpes simplex virus type 1 most commonly causes encephalitis affecting which region of the brain?
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Correct answer: Temporal lobes
HSV-1 encephalitis characteristically involves the temporal lobes. It often causes hemorrhagic necrosis and can present with seizures and altered mental status.
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