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    Encephalitis

    Causes

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    mumps, rubella, varicella.
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    ➢ Smoking CT scan ….. hemorrhagic areas in
    the frontal temporal region. MRI
    shows cerebral edema,
    ➢ Weakened
    Management
    immune system hydrocephalus. ECG----- Abnormal
    Supportive ---- nursing care,
    control of cerebral pattern.
    manifestation, adequate
    nutrition and hydration.
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    Name; Imtiyaz
    Mechanical ventilation.
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    ICP monitoring.
    Antiepileptic drugs ------ Sir Mohammad
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    epival, (8th) BScN (Generic)
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    Swat encephalitis.
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    ➢ Signs, Symptoms
    o Fever
    o Headache
    o Irritability
    o Respiratory symptoms
    o Tremors
    Stiffness of neck
    Ataxia
    Seizures
    Increased ICP, and coma

    Pathophysiology
    In acute encephalitis,
    Inflammation and
    edema occur in
    infected area through
    out the cerebral
    hemisphere, brain
    stem, cerebellum, and
    occasionally spinal
    cord. Petechial
    hemorrhage may be
    present in the severe

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