Template:Encephalitis Treatment

Often it is unclear which type of encephalitis is present and starting Acyclovir empirically is appropriate. In addition to the pathogens below, possible causes can include West Nile Virus, EBV, HIV, toxoplasmosis, or rabies.

HSV encephalitis

• Acyclovir 10mg/kg (10-15mg/kg for pediatrics) every 8hrs

HZV encephalitis

• Acyclovir 10mg/kg every 8hr

CMV encephalitis

• Ganciclovir 5mg/kg IV every 12hr OR
• Foscarnet 90mg/kg IV every 12 hrs

Tick Associated (Borrelia burgdorferi, Ehrlichiosis or Rickettsia)

• Doxycycline 200 mg IV once followed by 100 mg IV twice daily