Adults over 60. Newborns and infants. Illness that has lowered immunity. Consult medical help for treatment of any infection in your body especially those mentioned as causes, to attempt to prevent the spread of the infection. Use insect repellent and mosquito netting if you travel to an area of risk.
Treatment involves appropriate medications depending on diagnosis and supportive care.
Patient may need care in an intensive care unit. Supportive care will be provided for respiratory of circulation problems. Drugs to control seizures if needed. If tests indicate a bacterial or fungal cause, then specific medicine for that organism will be started. Activity Bed rest and a 2 to 3 week recovery.