Acute Encephalitis

Therapeutic Approaches

Acute encephalitis is often difficult to treat due to the complex nature of the disease. Depending on the cause of the condition, we may recommend a variety of options to reduce inflammation or treat the infection. Sometimes, the best course of action is to closely monitor the patient, while in other instances, medical therapy, including antiviral medication or steroids, can help to control the progression of disease.

At the Johns Hopkins Encephalitis Center, we are dedicated to improving therapeutic approaches for acute encephalitis through advanced clinical trials. For optimal patient outcomes, we provide state-of-the-art capabilities for advanced supportive care, including:

• Aggressive seizure monitoring program
• Anti-seizure treatments
• Respiratory and nutritional support

The Johns Hopkins Encephalitis Center team is developing experimental neuroprotective strategies that can be applied to all acute encephalitis cases regardless of the cause. Whether a patient is suffering from an infection or immune mediated encephalitis we are exploring strategies that can be implemented early to help limit damage. Finally, we plan to identify new therapeutic strategies for specific causes of encephalitis.