Encephalitis lethargica.
We report a case of encephalitis lethargica, who presented major intensive care problems, particularly with respect to hyperirritability and convulsions, but who went on to complete recovery. This case would encourage a more aggressive attitude to the management of encephalitis.
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Intensive Therapy Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D003422:Critical Care; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D015742:Propofol