Abstract
Encephalitis is an uncommon and disturbing illness whose cause often remains enigmatic despite extensive diagnostic efforts. Clinicians should focus on testing for treatable and common causes; empiric therapy for bacterial meningitis and herpes simplex encephalitis should be started while awaiting results. Many patients will not receive a specific causative diagnosis, and the composition and duration of therapy should be decided in consultation with neurology and infectious disease specialists. Regardless of whether a specific cause is found, supportive care and early referral for rehabilitation maximize functional recovery.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 347-357 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Pediatrics in Review |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Oct 2005 |
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Encephalitis. / Lewis, Paul; Glaser, Carol A.
In: Pediatrics in Review, Vol. 26, No. 10, 10.2005, p. 347-357.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AB - Encephalitis is an uncommon and disturbing illness whose cause often remains enigmatic despite extensive diagnostic efforts. Clinicians should focus on testing for treatable and common causes; empiric therapy for bacterial meningitis and herpes simplex encephalitis should be started while awaiting results. Many patients will not receive a specific causative diagnosis, and the composition and duration of therapy should be decided in consultation with neurology and infectious disease specialists. Regardless of whether a specific cause is found, supportive care and early referral for rehabilitation maximize functional recovery.
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