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Encephalitis

Contents
  1. Read book excerpt
  2. Pneumococcal meningitis: Introduction
  3. Pneumococcal meningitis Misdiagnosis
  4. Pneumococcal meningitis Causes
  5. Pneumococcal meningitis Complications
  6. Pneumococcal meningitis Prevention
  7. Pneumococcal meningitis Treatments
  8. Clinical trials
  9. Pneumococcal meningitis Overview
  10. More book excerpts for Pneumococcal meningitis

Encephalitis: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)

Signs and Symptoms

Sudden onset of fever, headache, vomiting, meningeal irritation (stiff neck and back), drowsiness, coma, paralysis, seizures, ataxia, psychoses

Treatment (Tx)

Anticonvulsants, acyclovir (if viral), glucocorticoids, mannitol, furosemide, supportive care (mild analgesics, bed rest, seizure precautions)

Pictures

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Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
  • Author(s): Springhouse
  • Year of Publication: 2005
  • Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.



More About This Book:
Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
Authors: Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 1-58255-370-X

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