Treat encephalitis: There are some cases where anti viral agents can treat disorders such as herpes encephalitis. For most viral infections, treatment is symptomatic, keeping the intracranial pressure in an appropriate range, use of medications to treat brain swelling and if necessary the use of lowering body temperature to reduce brain activity.
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