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Viral Encephalitis in Adults: A Narrative Review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Arboviral infections of the central nervous system: Mechanisms of invasion and long-term consequences.Journal of neurovirology · 2026Review
- Revisiting an overlooked biomarker: CSF-IgA demonstrates significant diagnostic value for viral encephalitis in a case-control study.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Critical Care Pharmacology of Antiretroviral Therapy in Adults.European journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics · 2025Review
- Glial fibrillary acidic protein autoimmunity in reversible splenial lesion syndrome: diagnostic and therapeutic implications.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Protective role of aconitate decarboxylase 1 in neuroinflammation-induced dysfunctions of the paraventricular thalamus and sleepiness.Communications biology · 2024Article
- Varicella‑zoster virus‑associated meningitis followed peripheral facial palsy: A case report.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2024Article
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Encephalitis Following a Cytomegalovirus Infection in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report.The American journal of case reports · 2024Article
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- The Route of Neuro-Critical Care.Reviews on recent clinical trials · 2022Article
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11 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Viral infections of the central nervous system cause frequent hospitalization. The pathogenesis of viral encephalitis involves both the direct action of invading pathogens and the damage generated by the inflammatory reaction they trigger. The type of signs and symptoms presented by the patient depends on the severity and location of the ongoing inflammatory process. Most of the viral encephalitides are characterized by an acute development, fever, variable alterations in consciousness (confusion, lethargy, even coma), seizures (focal and generalized) and focal neurologic signs. The specific diagnosis of encephalitis is usually based on lumbar puncture. Cerebrospinal fluid examination should be performed in all patients unless absolutely contraindicated. Also, electroencephalogram and neuroimaging play a prominent role in diagnosis. Airway protection, ventilatory support, the management of raised intracranial pressure and correction of electrolyte disorders must be immediately considered in a patient with altered mental status. The only therapy strictly recommended is acyclovir in HSV encephalitis. The use of adjunctive glucocorticoids has poor-quality evidence in HSV, EBV, or VZV encephalitis. The role of antiviral therapy in other types of viral encephalitis is not well defined.
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