- Abstract:
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In the 1980s the outcome of patients with herpes simplex encephalitis was shown to be dramatically improved with aciclovir treatment. Delays in starting treatment, particularly beyond 48 h after hospital admission, are associated with a worse prognosis. Several comprehensive reviews of the investigation and management of encephalitis have been published. However, their impact on day-to day clinical practice appears to be limited. The emergency management of meningitis in children and adults w...
Expand abstract - Publication status:
- Published
- Journal:
- The Journal of infection
- Volume:
- 64
- Issue:
- 4
- Pages:
- 347-373
- Publication date:
- 2012-04-05
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1532-2742
- ISSN:
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0163-4453
- URN:
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uuid:ba08ba13-139f-4fce-a018-3410c1aefc5e
- Source identifiers:
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321491
- Local pid:
- pubs:321491
- Copyright date:
- 2012
Journal article
Management of suspected viral encephalitis in adults--Association of British Neurologists and British Infection Association National Guidelines.
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