Acute Encephalitis

Dennis W. Simon; Yong Sing Da Silva; Giulio Zuccoli; Robert S.B. Clark

doi:10.1016/j.ccc.2013.01.001

Acute Encephalitis

Dennis W. Simon, Yong Sing Da Silva, Giulio Zuccoli, Robert S.B. Clark

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	259-277
Number of pages	19
Journal	Critical Care Clinics
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccc.2013.01.001
State	Published - Apr 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Altered mental status
Encephalitis
Encephalopathy
Seizure

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