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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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