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Viral Meningitis/Menigio-encephalitis

2017-12-29 06:11:17
My father is unconscious past 2 weeks suffering from viral meningitis and under mechanical ventilator support in icu, with guidance of neurologist. Is this takes time to respond or I need to change hospital?
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One should look for cause. Usually meningitis not causing unconscious state but it can if it is meningoencephalitis.
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Answered2017-12-29 08:36:18

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