Enterovirus meningitis is a severe and fleeting inflammation of the membranes of the brain. The main cause of this pathology is enterovirus infection. It is transmitted by airborne and in contact with the virus carrier.
Symptoms of enteroviral meningitis
The incubation period of enteroviral meningitis is 2-12 days. The disease begins with a loose stool, a sharp rise in temperature, vomiting and severe headaches. Characteristic symptoms of enteroviral meningitis are also:
- a state of general weakness;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- lack of appetite;
- increased sensitivity of the skin and eyes;
- drowsiness.
In severe cases, cranial nerves are affected and there are difficulties with swallowing, strabismus, diplopia, and disorders of motor activity.
Diagnosis of enteroviral meningitis
At the slightest suspicion of enteroviral meningitis, you should immediately call a doctor, as the consequences of this disease are very severe: hemorrhages in the adrenal glands, brain edema, etc. In the conditions of a hospital, a survey is performed that will confirm or refute the diagnosis. Patients are made:
- spinal puncture ;
- measure intracranial pressure;
- blood test.
Treatment of enteroviral meningitis
To treat enterovirus serous meningitis, antiviral drugs Acyclovir or Interferon are prescribed. Patients with weakened immunity need intravenous immunoglobulin. The most important in the therapy of such a disease has a decrease in intracranial pressure, so the patient is prescribed:
- Furosemide;
- Lasix;
- Acetazolamide.
In some cases, it is also necessary to administer intravenous saline isotonic solutions. They perfectly eliminate intoxication. To alleviate headaches, as a rule, lumbar therapeutic punctures are performed, and antipyretic agents are used at elevated temperature - Ibuprofen or Paracetamol. If a patient has cramps, Seduxen or Homosedan is prescribed.
After complete recovery as a preventive measure of enterovirus meningitis:
- Always drink only refined or boiled water.
- Carefully observe the rules of personal hygiene.
- Treat any viral disease under the supervision of a doctor.