Viral Encephalitis Depression
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Causes
Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, is rare but can be caused by many different viruses. They include:
- Herpes viruses, which include herpes simplex virus, Epstein-Barr virus, and varicella-zoster virus.
- Arboviruses, which are transmitted by blood-sucking insects such as mosquitoes. In the U.S., mosquito-borne encephalitis types include West Nile encephalitis, Eastern equine encephalitis, Western equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis.
- Enterovirus...
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Encephalitis: Viral: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Encephalitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening inflammation of the brain that can occur in people of all ages. The most common cause of... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesHerpes VirusesThe herpes virus group includes a number of common infections, including herpes simplex, varicella-zoster (the cause of... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Because the various types of encephalitis produce similar symptoms, doctors cannot rely on clinical features to differentiate among the many causes... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesBleck TP. Arthropod-borne viruses affecting the central nervous system. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed.... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Encephalitis is a rare disease, extremely uncommon in the U.S. even for people in the risk groups discussed below. Many people fall into the... Read more »
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