Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of encephalitis?
A
HSV 1
2
Q
What are the causes of encephalitis?
A
Viral BActerial Fungal Autoimmune Limbic encephalitis
3
Q
What are the viral causes of encephalitis?
A
HSV1= most common HSV2= most common in neonates VZV CMV Measles, mumps and rubella= ask about vaccines
4
Q
What is the presentation of encephalitis?
A
Fever
Headache
Confusion
Seizures
5
Q
What is the presentation of encephalitis in babies/children?
A
Fever
Irritability
Poor appetite
Unusual behaviour, drowsy
6
Q
What investigations are done for encephalitis?
A
LP
MRI
PCR for HSV
HIV test
7
Q
What is the management of encephalitis?
A
IV aciclovir
repeat LP before stopping antivirals
8
Q
What is the management of CMV encephalitis?
A
IV ganciclovir
9
Q
What are the complications of encephalitis?
A
Learning disabilities
Headaches
Seizures
