Question 1

could my baby(6 months old)get infected  of herpes encephalitis from her cousin( 4 months old)  only to with her?

Accepted Answer

Transmitted at birth: It is most likely the 4m cousin acquired the germ from her mother during direct contact during labor or delivery. The germ transfers to baby & sets up in the system, gaining access to the blood & then moving to the brain. It is unlikely that your child could get the illness in any form during a simple visit to the other child's home. It is not passed in the air.

Question 2

could you tell me what herpes encephalitis is?

Accepted Answer

Invasion by germ: This is a sad complication of newborns who are passed herpes virus during delivery. Within 2-3 weeks the virus has invaded their brain tissue causing severe damage, alteration of consciousness and sometimes death.Even if caught early, the infection can produce swiss cheese like holes in normal brain tissue. Older folks can get a more localized form.

Question 3

is herpes encephalitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Herpes virus types 1 and 2 are contagious, mainly by direct contact with an infected person's sores. A never-infected person, without protective antibodies, could catch herpes from a patient with herpes encephalitis, but he would likely just get a typical herpes infection and future recurrences of sores. It is very unlikely that he would get herpes encephalitis, because encephalitis is quite rare.

Question 4

what kind of precautions for herpes encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Keep risk low: Once a person has herpes labialis they are susceptible to herpes encephalitis should their immune system fail.  Hiv infection compromises the immune system.  Most people will not get this devastating condition.

Question 5

how often do babies infected with herpes died of encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

85% if untreated: According to recent cdc citations, 85% of neonatal herpes cases die if untreated. Survival with treatment is possible but the incidence of permanent long term disability is high. Encephalitis is one of the many problems involved with nnh.

Question 6

what is the survival rate of infant with encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis: The survival rate is based on the type of infection and how quickly it is treated and then the response to the antibiotics. With present day treatments and early intervention the results of survival have surprising good.

Question 7

are all people infected with herpes going to die of encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Most people with herpes do not develop encephalitis.

Question 8

is herpes encephalitis a contagious  diseases?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: The transmission of the herpes simplex virus  is possible from active skin or mucous membrane sores if present. If none are present, the child is not considered contagious. A close examination of all skin surfaces should be done frequently in the early treatment phase as these can be elusive. Good hand washing &   contact isolation will limit any spread from active lesions.

Question 9

what are the signs and symptoms of herpes encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Herpes encephalitis.: Is certainly one of the most common and most treatable causes of viral encephalitis in the usa.  It presents with fever, headache, nausea, confusion leading to coma.  Early consideration based on. Clinical grounds, brain imaging and spinal fluid exam with prompt empiric treatment with Acyclovir can dramatically decrease the death rate and residual symptoms.

Question 10

how often people infected with hsv-2 develops herpetic encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Encephalistis from hsv is uncommon but can be lethal.  Hsv-1 actually has a predilection for central nervous system cells and can infect the temporal lobe of our brain.  Most patients have a very acute course of personality change.  Prompt lumbar puncture is often confirmatory and prolonged/timely IV antibiotics are essential treatments.

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