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Predictors of outcome in acute encephalitis

Kiran T. Thakur, Melissa Motta, Anthony O. Asemota, Hannah Kirsch, David R. Benavides, Eric B. Schneider, Justin C. McArthur, Romergryko G. Geocadin, Arun Venkatesan

Neurology · 2013 · 155 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

Our study suggests that predictors of death in patients with encephalitis comprise potentially reversible conditions including cerebral edema, SE, and thrombocytopenia. Further prospective studies are needed to determine whether aggressive management of these complications in patients with encephalitis improves outcome.

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