Possible Encephalitis

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

Some one close to me ,has been very sick in the hospital for over 10 days, many MRI test, spinal tabs,eegs they tested them yesterday for this, they said it will take 2 ,or 3 wks,to get results, this seems to be a very long time.

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On It · ‎03-15-2021

Encephalitis is swelling of the brain. They must be looking for the cause of the swelling. I hope your friend gets relief soon and a full diagnosis so treatment can begin to eliminate the cause.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

Yes,i know been researching, the time of results seems long to me,that is my question.

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cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

Wishing your friend the best....

DrakesMomma · ‎06-02-2010

I am sorry to hear about your friend.

LTT1 · ‎03-09-2010

@goldensrbest

@''From what I remember, having worked in the hospital lab...meningitis is difficult to treat because it takes a long time to culture specimens and wait for them to grow then identify what will work to kill the invading organism.

It could be viral or bacterial as causative. It just takes a longer time, as I mentioned to culture it and identify the med that it will respond to.

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ciao_bella · ‎03-13-2010

I think it also depends on the hospital as to the time frame. A large hospital, such as a university hospital or a large city hospital, will have access to a faster turnaround result/s.

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goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

@LTT1 wrote:
@goldensrbest

@''From what I remember, having worked in the hospital lab...meningitis is difficult to treat because it takes a long time to culture specimens and wait for them to grow then identify what will work to kill the invading organism.
It could be viral or bacterial as causative. It just takes a longer time, as I mentioned to culture it and identify the med that it will respond to.

Encephalitis, is what they are testing for.

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goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

They are trying to move them to a boston hospital,but slow going.I thought perhaps some had been through this, is why i asked.

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ciao_bella · ‎03-13-2010

@goldensrbest Yes, I'm sure if it's a hospital in Boston it's definitely better equipt to handle this particular testing and follow-through. Best wishes and a speedy recovery for your friend. Many years ago, my daughter was tested for meningitis and a spinal tap was done at a large well known hospital in NYC. (Columbia Presbyterian/Cornell Weill Hospital) The testing was done immediately and the results were back within a few hours of the testing.

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