What Is Viral Encephalitis?
10. Treatment
Treatment for viral encephalitis will depend largely on the severity of the patient’s symptoms. The patient is generally advised to get plenty of rest, and anti-inflammatory medication may be prescribed. Antiviral medication will also likely be prescribed to help prevent the condition from getting worse and, hopefully, to kill the virus altogether.
The type of antiviral medication can change depending on which virus is causing the problem. Anticonvulsants may be necessary and some patients may need to be put on a machine to help them survive. Therapy may be needed for some after the infection has passed to help the patient regain strength and various functions.
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