Criteria

Description

1

Diagnostic

(Encephalitis is defined as a, b plus two or more terms of c - g)

a) The test was positive for the flu virus

b) Encephalopathy

c) fever ≥ 100.4˚F (≥38.0˚C)

d) Local nervous system examination was positive

e) Cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis (WBC ≥ 5/uL, Lymphocyte predominance)

f) The EEG showed persistent diffuse slow wave changes in the background

g) Abnormal neuroimaging indicative of infection or inflammation

2

Best treatment practice

a) Active treatment of primary disease: Early antiviral) In severe cases, the dose can be doubled and the course of treatment prolonged

b) Support treatment and prevention of further damage: Control the state of convulsion, ensure sufficient heat and energy metabolism, and maintain the stability of internal environment, Ventilator assisted ventilation, temperature control and intracranial pressure

c) Immune regulation and blood purification are not routinely recommended