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''often it is unclear which type of encephalitis is present and starting [[Acyclovir]] empirically is appropriate
''often it is unclear which type of encephalitis is present and starting [[Acyclovir]] empirically is appropriate
===[[HSV]] encephalitis===
===[[HSV]] encephalitis===
#[[Acyclovir]] 10mg/kg every 8hrs
*[[Acyclovir]] 10mg/kg every 8hrs


===[[HZV]] encephalitis===
===[[HZV]] encephalitis===

Revision as of 00:52, 7 April 2015

often it is unclear which type of encephalitis is present and starting Acyclovir empirically is appropriate

HSV encephalitis

HZV encephalitis

  1. Acyclovir 10mg/kg every 8hr

CMV encephalitis

  1. Ganciclovir 5mg/kg IV every 12hr OR
  2. Foscarnet 90mg/kg IV every 12 hrs