Monitoring
Monitor patients with VEEV infection and neurological involvement for the development of seizures.
If bleeding is present, check the haemoglobin or haematocrit regularly.
If a patient is being treated with anticonvulsants, closely monitor the blood level of these drugs, to ensure that therapeutic levels are achieved.
Anticipate and treat elevated intracranial pressure, in order to prevent brain herniation and death.
Monitor pregnant women carefully, because of the reported association between maternal VEEV infection and stillbirth or spontaneous abortion.[32]
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