Management of suspected viral encephalitis in children – Association of British Neurologists and British Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infection Group National Guidelines - 18/04/12
On behalf of the National Encephalitis Guidelines Development and Stakeholder Groups
Summary |
In the 1980s the outcome of patients with herpes simplex encephalitis was shown to be dramatically improved with aciclovir treatment. Delays in starting treatment, particularly beyond 48 h after hospital admission, are associated with a worse prognosis. Several comprehensive reviews of the investigation and management of encephalitis have been published. However, their impact on day-to-day clinical practice appears to be limited. The emergency management of meningitis in children and adults was revolutionised by the introduction of a simple algorithm as part of management guidelines.
In February 2008 a group of clinicians met in Liverpool to begin the development process for clinical care guidelines based around a similar simple algorithm, supported by an evidence base, whose implementation is hoped would improve the management of patients with suspected encephalitis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Encephalitis, Viral encephalitis, Herpes simplex virus, Immunocompromised, Varicella zoster virus, Enterovirus, Antibody-associated encephalitis
Plan
Vol 64 - N° 5
P. 449-477 - mai 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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