Patient's question:
How is childhood encephalitis caused? What are the main symptoms? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
1. Encephalitis caused by various viruses (abbreviated as encephalitis) is a group of central nervous system infectious diseases characterized by prominent mental and consciousness disorders.2. Most patients have a history of upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal infections 1–3 weeks before onset, as well as a history of animal or insect bites.
3. The severity of the disease varies, with mild cases resolving spontaneously, while severe cases may lead to sequelae or death.
II. Nursing Methods for High Fever
1. During the feverish stage: Pay attention to keeping warm when shivering.
2. During the sustained fever stage: Ensure adequate fluid intake when using antipyretic drugs.
3. During the defervescence stage: Change damp clothes promptly to prevent chills.
4. Maintain oral and skin hygiene, eat light and easily digestible foods, such as lean rice porridge, noodles, and vegetable soup.
Antiviral treatment can be administered to both confirmed and suspected patients. For herpes simplex virus-induced cases, acyclovir can be used; for other viral causes, ribavirin and a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine therapies are recommended.