Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of encephalitis?
A
Fever Headache Psychiatric symptoms Seizures Vomiting Focal features e.g. aphasia
2
Q
What virus accounts for 95% of adult encephalitis?
A
HSV-1
3
Q
What investigations are carried out in encephalitis?
A
CSF:
Raised lymphocytes
Raised protein
PCR:
For HSV
CT/MRI:
Find medial temporal and inferior frontal changes
EEG:
Lateralised periodic discharges at 2Hz
4
Q
What is the management for encephalitis?
A
IV aciclovir
