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Schedule regular follow-up to monitor for neurologic sequelae and adjust therapy as needed.  |
- Perform regular neurologic exams to look for difficulty with ambulation and balance, tremors affecting activities of daily living, and movement disorders interfering with daily activities.
- Screen for cognitive dysfunction periodically after discharge, particularly in the elderly and in persons with previous cognitive decline, and assess for special needs, including home health aid, psychologic difficulties, and placement in long-term care facilities.
- See table Elements of Follow-up for WNV Meningitis, Encephalitis, or Other Neuroinvasive Syndromes.
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Amy V. Bode, MD, MSPH has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Anthony A. Marfin, MD, MPH has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. James J. Sejvar, MD has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Yanlin Tang, PhD, editorial consultant, has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.
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