Encephalitis

Август 10, 2022

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2. ENCEPHALITIS IS AN ACUTE INFLAMMATION OF THE BRAIN. THE MAJORITY OF CASES ARE CAUSED BY EITHER
3. The symptoms of encephalitis can range from mild to severe. Mild symptoms include: fever headache vomiting
4. How Is Encephalitis Diagnosed
5. In this test, your doctor will collect a sample of spinal fluid and test it for
6. These tests detect changes in brain structure. They can rule out other possible explanations for symptoms,
7. An EEG uses electrodes (small metal discs with wires) attached to the scalp to record brain
8. A blood test can reveal signs of a viral infection. Blood Tests
9. In a brain biopsy, your doctor will remove small samples of brain tissue to test for
10. How Is Encephalitis Treated? Anti-viral medications can help treat herpes encephalitis. However, they aren’t effective in
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ENCEPHALITIS IS AN ACUTE INFLAMMATION OF THE BRAIN. THE MAJORITY OF CASES ARE CAUSED BY

EITHER A VIRAL INFECTION OR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM MISTAKENLY ATTACKING BRAIN TISSUE.

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The symptoms of encephalitis can range from mild to severe.
Mild

symptoms include:
fever
headache
vomiting
stiff neck
lethargy (exhaustion)

Severe symptoms include:
very high fever
confusion
drowsiness
hallucinations
slower movements
coma
seizures
irritability
sensitivity to light
unconsciousness

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How Is Encephalitis Diagnosed

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In this test, your doctor will collect a sample of spinal

fluid and test it for signs of infection

Spinal Tap or Lumbar Puncture

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These tests detect changes in brain structure. They can rule out

other possible explanations for symptoms, such as a tumor or stroke.

Brain Imaging with CT Scan or MRI

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An EEG uses electrodes (small metal discs with wires) attached to

the scalp to record brain activity.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

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A blood test can reveal signs of a viral infection.
Blood Tests

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In a brain biopsy, your doctor will remove small samples of

brain tissue to test for infection. This procedure is rarely performed because there’s a high risk of complications. It’s usually only done if doctors can’t determine the cause the brain swelling or if treatment isn’t working.

Brain Biopsy

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How Is Encephalitis Treated?
Anti-viral medications can help treat herpes encephalitis. However,

they aren’t effective in treating other forms of encephalitis. Instead, treatment often focuses on relieving symptoms. These treatments may include:
rest
pain killers
corticosteroids (to reduce brain inflammation)
mechanical ventilation (to help with breathing)
anticonvulsants (to prevent or stop seizures)
sedatives (for restlessness, aggressiveness, and irritability)