encephalitis in children Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
inflammation of brain
can be infective or non-infective (autoimmune)
2
Q
viral causes
A
HSV VZV EPV measles mumps
3
Q
featurs
A
alt consciousness, cognition unusual behaviour new focal neurology new focal seizures fever
4
Q
Ix
A
LP - CSF PCR
CT if LP contraindicated
MRI
EEG
swabs
HIV testing
5
Q
contraindications to LP
A
GCS < 9
haemodynamically unstable
active seizures
post ictal
6
Q
Mx
A
acivlocir - HSV, VZV
ganciclovir - CMV
7
Q
complications
A
lasting fatigue change personality change to memory, cognition learning disability headache chronic pain movement disorders seizures hormone imbalance sensory disturbance
