Encephalitis

Uddab Kathayat
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Encephalitis is mainly caused by virus. It is the inflammation of the brain parenchyma . It is also caused by bacteria fungi and parasite.
 Clinical feature :-
Symptoms:-
High grade fiver
Headache 
Nausea and vomiting
Irritability
Restlessness
Dizziness
Seizures
Signs:- 
Neck rigidity
Alternation in the level of consciousness
Focal CNS signs
Conversion
Hemiplegia
Quadriplegia
  
Diagnosis:-
CT scan
Hematology
Biochemistry
 
Treatment:
Supportive and symptomatic treatment
Anticonvulsant such as  phenytoin
Steroids to combat cerebral edema, osmotic diuretic to lower intracranial pressure
Aspirin
Sedatives
Antibacterial for bacterial encephalitis

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