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 encephalitis is infection by a virus. In very rare cases, encephalitis can also be caused by bacterial infection, parasites, or complications from other infectious diseases. This report focuses on viral encephalitis.
Many viruses can cause encephalitis. The West Nile virus, for example, has been...
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CausesEncephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, is rare but can be caused by many different viruses. They include:Herpes viruses, which include... Read more »
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