7 year old child presented with fever for 10days with early morning headache and vomiting. Focal neurological deficits seen. CT scan imaging showed management of this condition
Anti tubercular therapy for 6-9 months
Acycolvir for 10 days
Surgical removal of tumour
None of the above
The above condition is Herpes Simplex Encephalitis:
Cause: HSV - 1
Features: Headahae, focal neurological deficit.
CT /MRI: Focal involvement of temporal lobe.
Drug of choice: Acyclovir (30mg / kg / day) in 3 divided dose for 10 days.