What is encephalitis? inflammation of brain tissue and spinal cord.

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Encephalitis is severe inflammation of the brain resulting in cerebral edema, degeneration of the ganglion cells, diffuse nerve cell destruction.

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1. What is the first thing you do when Meningitis is suspected ; 2. What color rash does bacterial meningitis present ; 3. Which meningitis has the slower onset.

What are some other form of viral encephalitis? Systemic viral infections such as mononucleosis, mumps which can spread to the brain.

Encephalitis is usually a primary manifestation or a secondary (postinfectious) immunologic complication of viral infection.

What are the symptoms of encephalitis? Fever Headache Encephalopathy (memory, drowsiness behavioural changes) Focal neurology (paralysis, increased or decreased ...

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, usually caused by an infection. · Encephalitis may start off with flu-like symptoms. · The exact cause of encephalitis ...