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Brain Infection (cont.)

Medical Author:
Igor Boyarsky, DO, FACEP, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP
Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP

Mary D. Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP is the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Michigan State University. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt Medical School, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Indiana University.

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Brain Infection Treatment

Self-Care at Home

If you suspect that someone in your household has some kind of brain infection, first, call your doctor or 911 emergency services and follow their advice.

  • Provide cooling measures and give temperature-lowering medications to reduce fever.
  • If the person is vomiting, put him or her on their side to prevent them from inhaling and choking on the vomit.
  • Avoid any strenuous activities, and keep the person on strict bed rest. Always follow the advice of your doctor.

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