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Asking For Other, Female 47, Kharan

My aunt her age is 47, was diagnosedof Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis through MRI and LP test from aga khan hospital, her treatment is continue from 5 days but still she has not recover completely. Yet she doesn't know how to eat and drink and she also can't talk well. The Injection Aclovir 750 mg 3 times a day and ensur plus for food..will she get well or not

Infectious Diseases in Islamabad - Dr. M Javid Bhutta

Dr. M Javid Bhutta - Infectious Diseases

MBBS, Diplomate American board Infectious Diseases | Islamabad

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It depends. If late diagnosis then possible to have some long lasting problems. If diagnosed and started treatment immediately then can recover completely Insha’ALLAH. In either case she should complete minimum 14 days of IV Acyclovir.

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Thank you so much Dr sb. She was diagnosed after 10 days and treatment was started at 11th day, now she is take Acyclovir 750 mg three times a day and it will continue for 21 days accordingly to her consultant.

2 months ago

General Physician in Multan - Dr. Muhammad Mudasir Saleem

inshAllah, hope for best sir

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I am hopeful sir, but some people say that these kind of patients recover within 1 to 3 years completely, that's why I am confuse

2 months ago

General Physician in Multan - Dr. Muhammad Mudasir Saleem

sir depend krta he severity pr or stage pr, but hope for best always

2 months ago

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Thank you Sir. I respect your reply and encourage. Stay blessed sir

2 months ago

General Physician in Multan - Dr. Muhammad Mudasir Saleem

no issues sir, stay blessed u too

2 months ago

General Physician in Lahore - Dr. Abdul Munam

Dr. Abdul Munam - General Physician

MBBS, Member of American College of Physician | Lahore

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