Budapest Criteria Checklist
Budapest Criteria Checklist
General Items
- Review patient history for potential infectious exposures.
- Consider differential diagnoses for encephalitis.
- Evaluate need for consultation with a neurologist.
Criteria for Diagnosing Acute Encephalitis
- Confirm the presence of encephalitis through clinical assessment.
- Identify altered mental status and/or seizures.
- Assess for fever and other signs of infection.
- Perform neuroimaging (e.g., MRI) to identify brain inflammation.
- Conduct lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid analysis.
Laboratory Findings
- Check for elevated white blood cell count in CSF.
- Look for elevated protein levels in CSF.
- Test for presence of specific viral pathogens.
- Perform PCR testing for viruses like HSV, VZV, etc.
Patient Management
- Start empirical antiviral therapy if viral etiology is suspected.
- Monitor neurological status regularly.
- Manage seizures with appropriate medications.
- Provide supportive care addressing hydration, nutrition, and comfort.
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