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Encephalitis Flashcards

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What are the causes of encephalitis?

A

Herpes simplex virus, mumps, varicella zoster virus, rabies, parvovirus B19.

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What is this a presentation of?

Flu-like prodrome, reduced consciousness, odd behaviour, vomiting, fits, fever.

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Encephalitis

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How is encephalitis investigated?

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  1. FBC - lymphocytosis
  2. stool and urine MCS
  3. LP, CSF PCR
  4. CT - cerebral oedema and inflammation in temporal lobes
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How is encephalitis managed?

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IV acyclovir

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