Symptoms of bacterial encephalitis

summary

Bacterial meningitis is a serious infectious disease with high mortality and sequelae. Timely and effective antibacterial treatment on the basis of fully considering the characteristics of etiology, antibacterial drugs and pharmacology is the guarantee to improve the cure rate, reduce the mortality and reduce the sequelae. Symptoms of bacterial encephalitis? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of bacterial encephalitis

Symptoms in the early stage of infants include drowsiness, fever, vomiting, refusal to eat, increased crying and restless sleep. Older children may also have severe headaches, dislike strong light and loud sound, and muscle stiffness, especially in the neck. 　

In all age groups, progressive sleepiness usually occurs after initial symptoms, occasionally coma or convulsion may occur. Some children with meningitis may also have a special rash (pink or purplish red, flat, non fading under pressure).

Neonatal sepsis or congenital defects of nervous system should be paid attention to. Ask if the mother has a history of severe infection, chorionic villitis, early water breakthrough, prolonged labor or birth canal infection. Pay attention to the temperature of the child, whether there is sucking difficulty, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased activity, crying sharp or not, restlessness, irregular breathing or dyspnea, paroxysmal asphyxia, convulsion, jaundice, cyanosis, etc.

matters needing attention

General treatment quiet bed, pay attention to disinfection and isolation, keep respiratory tract unobstructed, oxygen, sputum. Anticonvulsant can be given diazepam 0.1-0.2mg/kg intravenously (10mg at most each time); Phenobarbital sodium 5-7mg / kg was injected intramuscularly and intravenously; Phenytoin 6 mg / kg iv, if necessary, can be repeated, as soon as possible to oral; Paraformaldehyde 0.3ml/kg enema.