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Health Encyclopedia: Encephalitis: Viral Diagnosis

Diagnosis

In many cases, the symptoms of encephalitis are too similar to aid the doctor in differentiating among the many causes of brain inflammation. The primary objective in diagnosing viral encephalitis is to determine if it is caused by:

Arboviruses or other viruses that can only be managed by relieving symptoms
Herpes simplex or other conditions that are potentially treatable

Imaging Techniques

If encephalitis is suspected, a scanning technique is often the first diagnostic step. Computerized t...

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Health Guide

FDA Approves One-Day Treatment for Herpes

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Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes

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Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Vaccination

...include seizures, pneumonia, anaphylactic reaction, encephalitis, Stevens-Johnsons syndrome, neuropathy, herpes zoster, and blood abnormalities.Risk of Transmission. The vaccine may produce a mild... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Medications

for Genital HerpesNo drug can cure herpes simplex virus. The infection may recur after treatment has been stopped, and, even during therapy, a patient can still transmit the virus to... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors

...life threatening, although it can be very debilitating and cause great emotional distress.Effects of Herpes Virus on PregnancyDepending on specific factors, HSV can have serious effects on both a... Read more »

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Medications

Valtrex Oral Uses and How to Use

...Valacyclovir is used in children to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and chickenpox (varicella... Read more »

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