| National guideline for the management of suspected viral encephalitis in adults. | |
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PMID: 22120595 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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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 was revolutionised by the introduction of a simple algorithm as part of management guidelines. In February 2008 a group of clinicians met in Liverpool to begin the development process for clinical care guidelines based around a similar simple algorithm, supported by an evidence base, whose implementation is hoped would improve the management of patients with suspected encephalitis. |
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T Solomon; B D Michael; P E Smith; F Sanderson; N W S Davies; I J Hart; M Holland; A Easton; C Buckley; R Kneen; N J Beeching |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-11-18 |
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Title: The Journal of infection Volume: - ISSN: 1532-2742 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7908424 Medline TA: J Infect Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
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Institute for Infection and Global Health, Chair of the Department of Neurological Science, University of Liverpool, 8th Floor Duncan Building, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GA, UK; The Walton Centre Neurology NHS Foundation Trust, Lower lane, Fazakerly, Liverpool L9 7JL, UK. |
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