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ENCAPHILITIS Hsv_encephalitis (CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS (• headache, • …
ENCAPHILITIS
DEFINITION
• inflammation of the brain
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• due the HSV virus
• HSV-1 and HSV-2
• Causes a congestion of blood vessels
CAUSES
• exact cause unknown
• common causes
herpes simplex virus
Epstein- barr virus
Enteroviruses
Mosquito- borne viruses
Tick- borne virus
Rabies virus
Childhood infections
• can be a result of
postinfectious
primary encephalitis
COMPLICATIONS
• persistent fatigue
• weakness or lack of muscle coordination
• personality changes
• memory problems
• paralysis
• hearing or vision defects
• speech impairments
RISK FACTORS
• age
• weakened immune system
• geographic regions
• season of the year
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
• brain imaging
• lumbar punch
• blood tests
• urinalysis
• electroencephalogram
• brain biopsy
TREATMENT
• bed rest
• fluid replacement
• medication
NURSING CARE PLAN
• promote bed rest
• provide a calm and comfortable environment
• monitor fluid intake and output
• administer intravenous fluids
• assists breathing by positioning and oxygen therapy
• administer prescribed medication
PHARMARCOLOGY
acyclovir
ganciclovir
foscernet
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
• headache
• fever
• muscle aches
• confusion
• agitation
• hallucinations
• seizures
• loss of sensation
• muscle weakness
• double vision
• perception of foul smells
• loss of conscious
• nausea and vomiting
• body stiffness
• irritability
HEALTH EDUCATION
• educate about good hygiene practises
• advice adequate water intake regularly
• teach how to take prescribed medication
• advice how to keep environment safe from mosquitos at home
• educate importance of follow ups
