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    The document outlines the key aspects of encephalitis, including the etiology of viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites entering the body through a vector and replicating to destroy brain cells. It describes diagnostic tests like CT scans, MRIs and CSF analysis. Symptoms include fever, seizures, stroke, paralysis and delirium. Treatments focus on managing inflammation, cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure and related complications through medications, fluid management and ensuring patient safety.

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    The document outlines the key aspects of encephalitis, including the etiology of viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites entering the body through a vector and replicating to destroy brain cells. It describes diagnostic tests like CT scans, MRIs and CSF analysis. Symptoms include fever, seizures, stroke, paralysis and delirium. Treatments focus on managing inflammation, cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure and related complications through medications, fluid management and ensuring patient safety.

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    The document outlines the key aspects of encephalitis, including the etiology of viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites entering the body through a vector and replicating to destroy brain cells. It describes diagnostic tests like CT scans, MRIs and CSF analysis. Symptoms include fever, seizures, stroke, paralysis and delirium. Treatments focus on managing inflammation, cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure and related complications through medications, fluid management and ensuring patient safety.

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    Encephalitis Concept map

    Pathogen enters the Body through Vector Bourne Replicates and destroy the cells

    Etiology: Virus, Bacterium, Fungus, Parasites

    CT Scan MRI CBC CSF Analysis

    Production of inflammatory Cytokines

    Fever

    Antipyretics TSB

    Adherence of leukocytes to cerebral capillary endothelial cells.

    Leukocyte Migrate into CSF, Degranulates and release toxic metabolites

    Diuretics Fluid Restriction

    Ensure Safety

    Cerebral Ischemia Assess GCS Coma

    Cytotoxic Edema Stroke Seizures

    Paralysis Delirium

    ICP

    Thrombolytic Anticoagulants HPN drugs

    Avoid stool Bowel Straining Give laxatives Avoid Intercourse Avoid Lifting Heavy Objects

    Prepared by: Jezter John Q. Madriaga Mac Nichols E. Viernes Reinier G. Dimalanta Kit Gordon C. Queja

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