Hospital management of viral encephalitis in adults.

 Herpes simplex virus (HSV)/ varicella zoster virus (VZV)

• If viral encephalitis is proven due to HSV/VSV then treat with Aciclovir 10mg/kg tds for 14-21 days (oral therapy is not appropriate).
• If the diagnosis is not proven then length of treatment should be discussed with Infectious diseases/ microbiology

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Caution; the antibiotic doses recommended on this website are intended for adult patients with normal renal and liver function unless otherwise stated. Dosing advice for patients with renal impairment is available here.

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