The treatment of encephalitis first and foremost involves targeting the pathogen, which includes comprehensive antiviral treatment. After thorough antiviral therapy, the virus can be killed, and the symptoms of encephalitis can fundamentally be alleviated.

Secondly, the use of corticosteroids can be combined. Corticosteroids help to suppress inflammatory responses, inhibit excessively activated immune dysfunction, and can reduce cerebral edema, which is beneficial for the recovery from the disease.

Third, symptomatic treatment is necessary. If an encephalitis patient experiences symptoms like intracranial hypertension, headache, nausea, and vomiting, some dehydrating drugs to reduce intracranial pressure are needed. If the headache is severe, appropriate symptomatic treatment drugs should be administered.

Fourth, it is important to prevent complications. For example, encephalitis often also causes damage to the liver and heart. It is crucial to protect the liver and heart and also to prevent complications such as electrolyte disorders.