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How does one treat encephalitis? my husband has it and has been given antibiotics as his white cell count is high. also how long does it last?
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The right doctor: Encephalitis can be caused by an infection with a bacteria or a virus. The causative organism needs to be determined initially before any medication is administered. If the doctors did a culture from from your spinal cord (a common test in encephalitis to determine the causative organism) they would know the causative organism and treat it effectively. I had viral enceph for 6 months with treati
Answered 4/16/2019
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Encephalitis: If it's viral encephalitis, antiviral medications are used. If it's part of a bacterial meningitis,antibacterial agents are used. A collaboration between neurologist and infectious disease specialist would be ideal. The neurologist takes care of noninfectious encephalitis cases. Encephalitis is a dire condition requiring expert intensive care.
Answered 3/21/2018
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