Encephalitis

Encephalitis

An inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus. Viral encephalitis may be caused by Enteroviruses, Herpes simplex virus, Epstein- Barr virus, Measles, Chickenpox, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Murray Valley Encephalitis virus and Japanese Encephalitis virus. Rarely encephalitis can result from cancer, bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections, from medications or a reaction to a vaccination. The major risk of encephalitis is permanent brain damage. Treatment is usually antiviral medication (to eliminate the virus) or aimed at controlling symptoms.  

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