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(A85.0+) Enteroviral encephalitis
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26 866 in individuals diagnosis enteroviral encephalitis confirmed
4 003 deaths with diagnosis enteroviral encephalitis
15% mortality rate associated with the disease enteroviral encephalitis
Diagnosis enteroviral encephalitis is diagnosed Men are 21.35% more likely than Women
16 301
Men receive the diagnosis enteroviral encephalitis
1 044 (6.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis enteroviral encephalitis
2 959 (28.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease enteroviral encephalitis - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features enteroviral encephalitis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Enteroviral encephalitis - what does this mean
Enteroviral encephalitis is caused by a virus that enters the body through the mouth and travels to the brain, where it causes inflammation and swelling of the brain tissue. symptoms can include fever, headache, confusion, and seizures. treatment usually involves antiviral medications and supportive care.
What happens during the disease - enteroviral encephalitis
Enteroviral encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection of enteroviruses, which are a group of viruses that can cause a range of illnesses including colds, flu, and meningitis. the virus enters the body through the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, or eyes, and travels to the brain. once there, it can cause swelling of the brain, resulting in symptoms such as headache, fever, confusion, seizures, and coma.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Examination
- Blood Tests
- Lumbar Puncture
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
- Imaging Tests (CT or MRI scan)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Viral Culture
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce severity and duration of symptoms, reduce risk of complications, and prevent recurrence.
- Administer antibiotics to reduce risk of secondary bacterial infections
- Prescribe antiviral medications to reduce virus replication
- Prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe immunosuppressive medications to reduce immune system activity
- Prescribe anticonvulsants to reduce seizures
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe supportive care medications to reduce fever, nausea, and vomiting
- Provide supportive care, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy, to improve physical and cognitive functioning
- Provide psychological support to help manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues
- Provide nutritional support to improve overall health
- Provide education about the disease and its treatment to increase patient understanding and compliance
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed
21 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Enteroviral encephalitis - Prevention
Enteroviral encephalitis can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, including washing hands with soap and water, avoiding contact with people who are ill, and avoiding contact with saliva and respiratory secretions. vaccines are also available to help prevent enteroviral encephalitis.