Fifteen-minute consultation: enterovirus meningitis and encephalitis--when can we stop the antibiotics?

Enterovirus (EV) is the most common cause of aseptic meningitis and has a benign course, unlike EV encephalitis, which can result in long-term neurological sequelae. There are no active treatments or prophylactic agents, and management is purely supportive. Obtaining an EV-positive cerebrospinal fluid result usually allows antimicrobial treatment to be stopped. This review will answer some of the common questions surrounding EV meningitis/encephalitis.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Best practice, Drugs: infectious diseases, Meningitis, Infection (neurology) Source Type: research