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West Nile Encephalitis - West Nile Virus
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
- Attribution
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the infection?
There are no specific treatments yet for this infection. Researchers are working on antiviral medicine, but none is available at this time. People who have a serious case of encephalitis will need to stay in the hospital until they get better. Supportive treatments in the hospital will include such things as:
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Side effects depend on the treatments used. All medicines carry the risk of side effects. Anyone being treated for West Nile virus infection should talk with the health care provider to learn more about the risks of his or her specific treatments.
What happens after treatment for the infection?
People with mild illness often recover without treatment, and do not need any follow up once symptoms go away. People who have West Nile encephalitis will usually need to visit their doctors on a regular basis until their health status becomes stable.
How is the infection monitored?
Ongoing monitoring of any long-term effects may be needed in some cases. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the doctor.