Case Report on Encephalitis

Abstract

Background: Encephalitis is type of brain inflammation caused by a virus, although it can also be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection or an autoimmune reaction. Encephalitis is a viral or inflammatory brain infection causes fever and headache as well as a low level of awareness, altered mental status (confusion, behavior abnormalities) localized neurologic impairments, and new onset seizure activity. Case Presentation: The case 7 year, old female patient who was alright one month back admitted in “A.V.B.R. Hospital, Wardha, on date 01/12/2020 with the chief complaint of high grade fever, headache, vomiting, irritability, and alteration of speech and generalized weakness. The patient had undergone various investigation complete blood count, urine analysis, kidney function test, liver function test, peripheral smear and virology test. Cerebrospinal fluid, electroencephalogram (EEG) Test, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, in MRI report shows altered gyral signal intensity is right fronto-parietal lobe with edema with thickened overlying cortex with effacement of adjacent sulcal spaces features suggestive of viral encephalitis. The patient was treated with antipyretic, antibiotic, loop diuretic, steroid, antiemetic drug to treat vomiting. Monitor all vital signs, checked and recorded intake and output, administered medication as prescribed by doctors. Conclusion: The inflammation of the brain causes encephalitis, which is a rare but deadly disorder. It can be life -threatening and necessitates immediate hospitalization. Anyone can be harmed, but the very young and elderly are the most vulnerable.