Can be simply treated like the flu by resting, using over the counter drugs to reduce fever, pain and swelling

Anticonvulsants may be given to prevent seizures progression

Antiviral drugs for viral infection encephalitis
       *severe cases may need the person to be sent

          to the hospital for more thorough care*

Zovirax and Foscavir may be administered to a hospitalized patient for two weeks if they have viral encephalitis.