Isaac contracted viral encephalitis. Five days later, he was unable to remember a number of details about his life and had trouble acquiring new memories. Most likely, the virus had damaged his

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The hippocampus is crucial for forming new memories and retrieving existing ones. Damage to this area can lead to difficulties in memory acquisition and recall, as seen in Isaac's symptoms.

Isaac Contracted Viral Encephalitis