Viral encephalitis: treatment
Evidence-based neurology checklist on viral encephalitis: treatment: Treatment of infection Intravenous Acyclovir High dose oral Valaciclovir (HDVA) Treatment duration Treatment of raised intracranial pressure Adjunctive steroids in viral encephalitis Indications for steroids in viral encephalitis
Treatment of infection
- Intravenous Acyclovir
- High dose oral Valaciclovir (HDVA)
Treatment duration
Treatment of raised intracranial pressure
Adjunctive steroids in viral encephalitis
Indications for steroids in viral encephalitis
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