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Best hospitals and doctors for meningoencephalitis treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis and conservative treatment of meningoencephalitis
8896.97
Neurological rehabilitation Phase C
2000
The International Neuroscience Institute Hannover is an advanced highly specialized hospital that provides patients with the diagnostics of diseases of the nervous system and further required treatment. The key areas of competence of the medical facility include neurology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology. In addition, the hospit
The Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern enjoys the status of a modern medical facility, which work is based on the highest medical standards, a humane and respectful attitude towards patients. The history of the health facility began back in 1888, when it functioned with the assistance of the Deaconess Foundation. In 2002, the hospital
The Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the high-quality medical services both in the region and throughout the country. The medical complex is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which is known throughout Europe for its extremely high treatment success rates. The key areas of specialization of the clinic
Hirslanden Clinic Aarau
Hirslanden Clinic Aarau
Overall rating9.0625 / 10
The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland. The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include c
University Hospital Mainz
University Hospital Mainz
Overall rating9.5 / 10
The University Hospital Mainz is one of the best maximum care medical facilities in Germany and an internationally recognized scientific center. There are more than 60 departments and institutes, which represent all fields of modern medicine. The hospital serves more than 68,000 inpatients and more than 273,000 outpatients annua
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch
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About the disease

Meningoencephalitis is a severe condition that significantly affects the brain and its meninx. Its consequences are often quite fatal if it is untreated. This depends on the damaged caused to the nervous system. The condition has a negative prognosis due to the risk of death. 

Meningoencephalitis can be caused by encephalitides. Other causes also include measles, chickenpox and rubella. 

The condition can also be provoked by inflammations of the sinuses. The disease can manifest itself immediately. Changes appear very rapidly, and suddenly aggravate the patient’s condition and cause death in severe cases. The symptoms of subacute type of the disease manifest itself gradually and are not very pronounced. The chronic type of the condition has periods of exacerbations and remissions. 

Symptoms

The condition can be either a complication of encephalitis and meningitis or the manifestation of infection. Therefore, the disease has the following symptoms:

  • Patient’s general state of health is quite severe
  • Fever
  • Impaired perception of reality
  • Person can be nervous or passive
  • Episodes of vomiting

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is usually made using brain MRI or blood test. 

Treatment

  • Meningoencephalitis is the condition that requires inpatient treatment. The timely therapeutic measures are a precondition for a favourable prognosis and speedy recovery. Once the condition has been diagnosed, the patient gets in the department of infectious diseases, where they will receive effective and comprehensive medical care. 
  • Lumbar puncture is used for an accurate and timely detection of causes of meningoencephalitis. This procedure also contributes to a significant relief of  the patient’s condition and decreased intracranial pressure. Specialists prescribe treatment on the basis of the obtained data. The treatment aims to develop a complex of measures for eliminating the causes of the disease, to relieve the symptoms and to avoid further complications. The therapy involves the use of different drugs that can improve blood circulation and help to avoid seizures.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko