Sunday, December 29, 2002

read about this if you are free. explains about what wan ying has been dignosed with.

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/encephalitis.html

http://www.encephalitisglobal.com/

[Treatments

There is very little treatment for viral infections other than for herpes viruses which are treated with an anti-viral drug Acyclovir. Rest is important and peace and quiet to allow the body to fight the infection. Other medication is given to treat specific areas affected e.g. anti-convulsants for seizures, antibiotics to prevent other (bacterial) infections, sedatives to keep the person calm. If the inflammation is serious, heavy sedation may be given and the person put on a life support machine. This takes over all body functions allowing the body to rest totally and concentrate on fighting the infection.]

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