What Is Encephalitis?
8. What Is Encephalitis Like in Kids?
There are a few signs of encephalitis that are unique to infants and children. One of the symptoms can be bulging in the soft spots, or fontanelles, of the baby’s head. Other symptoms can include lethargy or increased irritability. Parents should be alert to changes in behavior.
Treatment of an infant or child is focused on reducing any swelling of the brain and preventing complications. In severe cases, the child may need a ventilator to assist breathing. Most children quickly return to normal, although some form of therapy may be part of the child’s road to recovery.
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