Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis, also known as herpes simplex meningo-encephalitis, is related to encephalitis and herpes simplex. An important gene associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis is TBK1 (TANK Binding Kinase 1), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Innate Immune System and Infectious disease. The drugs Dexamethasone and Dexamethasone acetate have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include brain and temporal lobe, and related phenotypes are eeg abnormality and csf lymphocytic pleiocytosis