What is viral encephalitis in children?

I believe many parents know that babies under the age of 6 are in a state of "physiological immune dysfunction". They have poor resistance and are easily invaded by diseases. Viral encephalitis in children is a common pediatric disease. Viral encephalitis in children is caused by viruses. If it is not treated promptly and effectively, it may cause irreversible brain damage or even death to the child. So what kind of disease is viral encephalitis in children? Let us learn about it together.

Viral encephalitis in children is a common infectious disease of the central nervous system caused by viruses. The severity of the disease varies. In severe cases, the disease progresses rapidly and can lead to death and sequelae.

1. Viruses: caused by enterovirus, arbovirus, common infectious virus and herpes simplex virus. Meningitis caused by different viruses has different characteristics such as onset season, geography, and history of contact with animals. For example, enterovirus infections often occur in the summer and are transmitted from person to person. Human arboviruses are caused by bites from virus-carrying mosquitoes and lice and are often seasonally epidemic.

2. Symptoms: Initial symptoms include fever, headache, poor appetite, etc., similar to a cold; in severe cases, convulsions, seizures, changes in consciousness, etc. may occur.

3. Treatment: Mainly symptomatic treatment, such as cooling down, stopping convulsions, reducing intracranial pressure, improving cerebral microcirculation, and rescuing respiratory and circulatory failure. In the acute phase, dexamethasone can be administered intravenously, with the course of treatment not exceeding 2 weeks (but its effectiveness is still controversial). Ribavirin is often used for antiviral treatment, while adenine arabinoside and acyclovir can be used for malarial viral encephalitis. Infuse brain cell nourishing drugs to promote brain function recovery.

Through the above reading, we know what viral encephalitis in children is. In addition, we must remind everyone that the injection of various attenuated virus vaccines is the fundamental way to prevent viral encephalitis. At the same time, strengthening physical exercise, eating a reasonable diet, and enhancing the baby's own resistance are also very important for the baby to prevent disease invasion.