Encephalitis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 20-year-old man is brought to the emergency department due to altered mental status and headaches for the past day. His roommate states that he was in his usual state until yesterday, when he started complaining of headaches, fever, and abnormal behavior. Temperature is 38.5°C (101.3°F), pulse is 100/min, and blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg. On physical examination, the patient is lethargic but arousable. The neck is supple with full range of motion. The patient responds to questions, but the speech is incomprehensible. Hyperreflexia is present. MRI of the head shows edema and hyperintensities in the temporal lobes. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these findings?  

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