Notes in Paediatric Encephalitis

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Published	10/08/2024	The most common cause of encephalitis is infection with a {{c1::virus}}
Published	10/08/2024	EncephalitisThe most common viral cause is {{c1::herpes simplex virus (HSV). }}In children the most common cause is {{c1::HSV-1}} from {{…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Encephalitis  • {{c1::Aciclovir}} treats herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella zoster virus (VZV) (usually started empir…
Published	10/08/2024	Other viral causes of Encephalitis: {{c1::varicella zoster virus (VZV)}} associated with {{c2::chickenpox}},{{c1::cytomegalovirus}} ass…
Published	10/08/2024	Presentation of Encephalitis• Altered {{c1::consciousness & cognition}}• {{c1::Unusual}} behaviour• Acute onset of {{c1::focal neurological sympto…
Published	10/08/2024	Encephalitis investigations• {{c1::Lumbar puncture}}, sending cerebrospinal fluid for viral {{c1::PCR}} testing• {{c1::CT}} scan if LP contr…
Published	10/08/2024	Contraindications to a lumbar puncture include a GCS below {{c1::9}}, if the infant is {{c1::haemodynamically unstable}}, active {{c1::seizures}}…
Published	10/08/2024	Complications of Encephalitis• Lasting {{c1::fatigue}} and prolonged recovery • Change in {{c1::personality}} or mood• Changes to {{c1::memory}} …
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