Template:Encephalitis Treatment

often it is unclear which type of encephalitis is present and starting Acyclovir empirically is appropriate

HSV encephalitis

• Acyclovir 10mg/kg every 8hrs

HZV encephalitis

• Acyclovir 10mg/kg every 8hr

CMV encephalitis

• Ganciclovir 5mg/kg IV every 12hr OR
• Foscarnet 90mg/kg IV every 12 hrs