Acute encephalitis.

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Acute encephalitis.

Crit Care Clin. 2013 Apr;29(2):259-77

Authors: Simon DW, Da Silva YS, Zuccoli G, Clark RS

Abstract
Acute encephalitis remains one of the contemporary challenges of critical care medicine. The diagnosis is difficult and sometimes unconfirmed, and encephalitis remains without clear evidence-based therapies or even therapeutic goals for the prevention of high neurologic sequelae. This article provides a framework for pediatric intensivists to guide the diagnosis and management of patients with suspected encephalitis. It provides an in-depth review of the most common causes of encephalitis in children. The article promotes early recognition, appropriate testing and empiric treatment, and management of the expected complications of acute encephalitis.

PMID: 23537675 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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