Treatments for Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
Treatments for Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
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Discussion of treatments for Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis:
Currently, treatment for SSPE is limited to
anticonvulsants and supportive measures.
(Source: excerpt from
NINDS Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis Information Page: NINDS)
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Encephalitis:
Treatment (Tx)
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Anticonvulsants, acyclovir (if viral), glucocorticoids, mannitol, furosemide, supportive care (mild analgesics, bed rest, seizure precautions)
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
West Nile encephalitis:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
There is no specific therapy utilized to treat West Nile encephalitis and no known cure. Treatment is generally aimed at controlling the specific symptoms. Supportive care, such as I.V. fluids, fever control, and respiratory support, is rendered when necessary.
There is no vaccine present to prevent the transmission of West Nile encephalitis. Research trials are underway to determine if ribavirin, an antiviral drug, may be helpful.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Inclusion conjunctivitis:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Because infection isn’t limited to the eye in neonates, infants, or adults, systemic antimicrobial treatment is necessary. In infants, effective therapy is achieved with erythromycin. Adults may be given tetracycline, doxycycline, or erythromycin.
Prophylactic tetracycline or erythromycin ointment is applied once, 1 hour after delivery. However, this treatment hasn’t been found to be significantly more effective than Credé’s method (1% silver nitrate).
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Encephalitis:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
The antiviral agent acyclovir is effective only against herpes encephalitis. Treatment of all other forms of encephalitis is entirely supportive.
Drug therapy includes phenytoin or another anticonvulsant, usually given I.V.; glucocorticoids to reduce cerebral inflammation and edema; furosemide or mannitol to reduce cerebral swelling; sedatives for restlessness; and aspirin or acetaminophen to relieve headache and reduce fever.
Other supportive measures include adequate fluid and electrolyte intake to prevent dehydration and antibiotics for an associated infection such as pneumonia. Isolation is unnecessary.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
West Nile encephalitis:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
No specific therapy is used to treat West Nile encephalitis, and no known cure exists. Treatment is generally aimed at controlling the specific symptoms. Supportive care, such as intravenous fluids, fever control, and respiratory support, is rendered when necessary.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Inclusion conjunctivitis:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
Treatment consists of 1% tetracycline eyedrops, erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, or sulfonamide eyedrops five or six times daily for 2 weeks for infants and oral tetracycline or erythromycin for 3 weeks for adults. Adults with severe disease may also require systemic therapy. Sexual partners should also be examined and treated.
Prophylactic tetracycline or erythromycin ointment is applied once, 1 hour after delivery.
Clinical tip The Credé prophylaxis doesn’t protect against inclusion conjunctivitis.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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