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Japanese encephalitis medical therapy
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is no treatment for Japanese encephalitis; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.[1]
Medical Therapy
Medical Therapy
There is no treatment for Japanese encephalitis; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care. Treatment is symptomatic; rest, fluids, and use of pain relievers and medication to reduce fever may temporarily relieve some symptoms.[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Japanese encephalitis. National Health Service United Kingdom (2016). http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Japanese-encephalitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Accessed on April 12, 2016.
- ↑ Japanese encephalitis – Fact sheet No 386. World Health Organization (WHO) (2015) http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs386/en/ Accessed on April 12, 2016
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