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What Is The Prognosis For Meningo-encephalitis?
Question: Dear Doctor,
Request to confirm the prognosis of acute meningo-encephalitis (Streptococcus Pneumonia with Human Herpes Virus 6) with nutritional anemia in 1 year old child . Recent hospitalisation on 13-Sept-2017. All the documents has been attached.
Request to confirm the prognosis of acute meningo-encephalitis (Streptococcus Pneumonia with Human Herpes Virus 6) with nutritional anemia in 1 year old child . Recent hospitalisation on 13-Sept-2017. All the documents has been attached.
Brief Answer:
Continue antibiotics in a hospital setting
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The diagnosis is right and antibiotics needs to be continued for 2 weeks.
Some other medications may have to be continued for longer duration.
The prognosis depends upon initial condition and response to drugs.
If the symptoms and fever has decreased and child is more alert then prognosis is good.
Hospitalization is advised in present situation to continue IV antibiotics.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
DO get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
NEUROLOGIST
Continue antibiotics in a hospital setting
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The diagnosis is right and antibiotics needs to be continued for 2 weeks.
Some other medications may have to be continued for longer duration.
The prognosis depends upon initial condition and response to drugs.
If the symptoms and fever has decreased and child is more alert then prognosis is good.
Hospitalization is advised in present situation to continue IV antibiotics.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
DO get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
NEUROLOGIST
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