This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology (General Propeies, DNA Viruses), Subject name: Microbiology
An immunocompromised person presents to PGI with history of seizures had an MRI that revealed a temporal lobe lesion. Brain biopsy results showed multinucleated giant cells with intranuclear inclusions. The most probable cause of the lesion is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Hepatitis C virus, B. Herpes simplex virus, C. Listeria monocytogenes, D. Coxsackievirus
B: Herpes simplex virus
Answer: B: Herpes simplex virus 
Explanation: The most probable cause of the lesion is Herpes simplex virus. It causes primary and recurrent disease. Encephalitis, which usually involves the temporal lobe, has a high moality rate. Severe neurologic sequelae are seen in surviving patients. Giant multinucleated cells are typically found at the base of the Herpes virus lesion.