Viral and fungal meningitis

Question 1

What is the main treatment plan for viral meningitis

Answer 1

start approproiate IV antibiotics if bacterial cause suspected
no evidence for any treatment for viral meningitis
acyclovir can be used for HSV and VZV

Question 2

what supportive therapy might be used to viral meningitis

Answer 2

analgesia

antipyretics

Question 3

therapy for cryptococcus meningitis

Answer 3

prolonged course of treatment: amphotericin, flucytocine, fluconazole