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Acute encephalitis constitutes
a neurological emergency and it is imperative
that appropriate treatment is started as soon
as possible based on the likely clinical diagnosis. Take expert neurological advice.
Initial Encephalitis Management Summary
About
Infectious Causes
Other Causes
Differentials
Clinical (mostly refers to HSV)
Investigations
Differential
Management
Poor Prognostic features
Late complications
References
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