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Tick-borne encephalitis medical therapy
Introduction
Overview
Overview
No specific treatment has been outlined for Tick-borne encephalitis. Progression of the illness may lead to stages and complications that require hospitalization and supportive treatment.[1]
Medical Therapy
Medical Therapy
- No specific treatments or therapies have been developed for Tick-borne encephalitis virus.
- Progression into stages and complication of the disease that result in meningeal and encephalitic manifestations of the virus may require supportive care and hospitalization.
- Corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory therapy, intubation, and ventilator support may be necessary in supportive therapy.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Treatment. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/treatment/index.html Accessed March 10, 2016.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ilan Dock, B.S.