A 24-year-old man has developed increasing headaches, vertigo, diplopia, paresis of the facial muscles on the right, choking during swallowing. The signs appeared on the 5th day of respiratory disorder. He was diagnosed with acute viral encephalitis. Determine the main direction of emergency therapy:

Answer options

1. Lasix (Furosemide)
2. Ceftriaxone
3. Glucocorticoids
4. Zovirax (Aciclovir)
5. Neohaemodes

Explanation

Acute viral encephalitis is a rare but devastating complication of common virus infections and is caused by viruses such as herpes simplex virus and rabies. An antiviral agent is needed for the treatment of this and Zovirax is that agent. It is also known as acyclovir.