Encephalitis A Brief Overview
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Encephalitis: A Brief Overview
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600
Summary:
This article is about encephalitis.
Encephalitis is a disease that may be caused by either vi
Keywords:
virus, bacterial infection, high fever,
Article Body:
Encephalitis literally translates to ˆinflammation of the brain˜.
It may sound like a scary a
Encephalitis appears in two forms, and these forms are categorized by the way they inf
1.Primary encephalitis. In this case, the virus invades the brain and the spinal cord directl
2.Secondary encephalitis. This form of encephalitis occurs when the virus attacks other body
What causes Encephalitis?
Encephalitis is commonly caused by viral infections.
Example of viruses that may caus
Here are some of the more common causes of encephalitis:
Herpes viruses. These kinds of viruses may cause encephalitis, especially herpes simplex viru
Childhood infections. Encephalitis may come secondary to a vaccine-preventable childhood vira
Arboviruses. These are viruses transmitted by mosquito or tick bites.
How would I know I have encephalitis?
Most people who experience viral encephalitis often only have mild symptoms. These sy
Drowsiness
Confusion and disorientation
Seizures
Sudden high fever
Severe headache
Nausea and vomiting
Stiff neck
Bulging in the soft spots (fontanels) of the skull in infants.
Urgent signs and symptoms in adults may include altered levels of consciousness or mental dist
What medical complications may arise if I leave it untreated?
Severe untreated viral encephalitis may cause respiratory arrest, coma, and death. It may als
How is encephalitis treated?
For people who have mild encephalitis, an adequate amount of rest and a healthy diet,
Keeping yourself protected from the possible causes of this disease is the best way to
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Encephalitis: A Brief Overview
Word Count:
600
Summary:
This article is about encephalitis.
Encephalitis is a disease that may be caused by either vi
Keywords:
virus, bacterial infection, high fever,
Article Body:
Encephalitis literally translates to ˆinflammation of the brain˜.
It may sound like a scary a
Encephalitis appears in two forms, and these forms are categorized by the way they inf
1.Primary encephalitis. In this case, the virus invades the brain and the spinal cord directl
2.Secondary encephalitis. This form of encephalitis occurs when the virus attacks other body
What causes Encephalitis?
Encephalitis is commonly caused by viral infections.
Example of viruses that may caus
Here are some of the more common causes of encephalitis:
Herpes viruses. These kinds of viruses may cause encephalitis, especially herpes simplex viru
Childhood infections. Encephalitis may come secondary to a vaccine-preventable childhood vira
Arboviruses. These are viruses transmitted by mosquito or tick bites.
How would I know I have encephalitis?
Most people who experience viral encephalitis often only have mild symptoms. These sy
Drowsiness
Confusion and disorientation
Seizures
Sudden high fever
Severe headache
Nausea and vomiting
Stiff neck
Bulging in the soft spots (fontanels) of the skull in infants.
Urgent signs and symptoms in adults may include altered levels of consciousness or mental dist
What medical complications may arise if I leave it untreated?
Severe untreated viral encephalitis may cause respiratory arrest, coma, and death. It may als
How is encephalitis treated?
For people who have mild encephalitis, an adequate amount of rest and a healthy diet,
Keeping yourself protected from the possible causes of this disease is the best way to
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