encephalitis

Definition

• Inflammation of brain parenchyma characterized by impaired cerebral function (AMS, neurologic deficits) often due to primary viral infection or post-viral inflammation

Etiologies-encephalitis

Clinical manifestations

• Fever + ΔMS (subtle to severe), seizure, focal neuro deficit, HA in meningoencephalitis

Diagnostic studies-encephalitis

Treatment

• HSV/VZV: IV acyclovir 10 mg/kg IV q8h; consider empiric treatment given frequency