Viral Meningitis

Since the culture for bacteria is sterile, it is also known as viral meningitis and aseptic meningitis.

Etiology

• Neurotropic virus
• Mumps virus
• Picornavirus
• Enterovirus
• Arboviruses

Clinical manifestation

• Drowsiness\sWeakness
• Photophobia
• Vomiting
• Reduced flexibility in the flexed position of the spine
• Convulsions Caused by Blood in the Cerebrospinal Fluid
• Headache
• Fever
• Headache
• Coughing up blood
• Blindness
• Cerebral Halt

Analyses for Diagnosis

• WBC Analysis
• Test for CSF
• Biopsy
• Lumbar puncture
• Medical management

Treatment of the symptoms:

• If there is a fever, a headache, or just general discomfort, antipyretics can help.
• You should give the anticonvulsants so that the seizures can be contained.
• Give anti-viral medication; phynitone is used to manage seizures.
• Encouragement on a mental level

Nursing management

• Keep a close eye on the patient's vitals, breathing, and airway.
• The body needs to keep a healthy fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Administer an antipyretic in order to alleviate discomfort and lower fever.
• Constantly checking vitals like blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar.
• Dole out antiviral drugs
• In the case of bacterial meningitis, antibiotic treatment is required.
• Nasal and oral secretions are taken into account and recorded.
• Maintain a low volume and low lighting level.
• Put them to sleep by giving them medicine.
• Keep an eye on the neurological status using the Glasgow coma scale.