Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I go to the neurology department for a check-up. Could you please tell me what the treatment plan is for viral meningitis?Doctor's answer:
Viral encephalitis can be diagnosed through clinical manifestations, cerebrospinal fluid tests, electroencephalography, and CT scans. In very few qualified medical facilities, specific antibodies or viral fusion can be implemented to further test the pathogen. Antiviral treatment can be used for patients diagnosed with or suspected of having the condition. Acyclovir can be used for patients with herpesvirus-induced cases. Other viral diseases can be treated with ribavirin and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The prognosis of viral encephalitis is closely related to the pathogen that caused the infection. Herpesvirus leads to poor prognosis. Many surviving patients have varying degrees of sequelae. In addition to physical exercise, vaccination with various antiviral vaccines is a fundamental method for preventing viral encephalitis.