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Encephalitis lethargica
BBC — Encephalitis lethargica is a disease whose causes remain a mystery This mysterious illness, also known as sleeping sickness, can lead to a prolonged state of unconsciousness. Between 1917 and 1928 a puzzling illness swept around the world. Young ...More…
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis
NY Dept of Health — Eastern Equine Encephalitis is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF, 36KB, 2pg.) Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses. EEE can also cause disease ...More…
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Encephalitis - Overview
University of Maryland — Encephalitis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the brain, usually due to infections. Encephalitis is most often caused by a viral infection. Many types of viruses may cause it. Exposure to viruses can occur through: In rural areas, ...More…
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What is encephalitis?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Encephalitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the brain. This condition causes problems with the brain and spinal cord function. The inflammation causes the brain to ...More…
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What Is Encephalitis?
eHealth MD — Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It usually results from an infection, most often by a virus, but sometimes by bacteria, a fungus, or parasites. In rare cases, it is caused by brain injury, a drug or vaccine reaction, or poison.A ...More…
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What Causes Encephalitis?
eHealth MD — Doctors know surprisingly little about the causes of encephalitis. Outbreaks of encephalitis in a community are usually linked to insect-borne viruses, like the West Nile virus carried by mosquitoes that sickened more than 50 and led to seven ...More…
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How Is Encephalitis Diagnosed?
eHealth MD — Typically, a doctor will ask for a blood sample and order a lumbar puncture (sometimes called a spinal tap), in which a needle is inserted into the lower back and a small amount of fluid (called CSF or cerebro-spinal fluid) is taken from the ...More…
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How Is Encephalitis Treated?
eHealth MD — This phase usually lasts a week or two, after which symptoms resolve gradually or sometimes suddenly.Because it is often difficult to ascertain the cause of encephalitis, doctors generally prescribe an antibiotic immediately until a bacterial ...More…
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How Serious Is Encephalitis?
eHealth MD — All cases of encephalitis should be considered a medical emergency.The severity of the illness varies a great deal. Some cases are mild, and full recovery follows in a week or two. Other cases may be severe with permanent effects or even ...More…
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Can Encephalitis Be Prevented?
eHealth MD — Childhood vaccination has already prevented many cases, but it only works against a narrow range of causes, such as measles encephalitis. If a person is bitten by a rabid animal, an emergency course of treatment is available if started in ...More…
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Encephalitis, Rasmussen's
Web MD — Rasmussen's encephalitis is a rare disorder of the central nervous system characterized by chronic inflammation (encephalitis) of one hemisphere of the brain. As a result, the patient undergoes frequent episodes of uncontrolled electrical ...More…
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Encephalitis - Topic Overview
Web MD — Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that is usually the result of a viral infection. Encephalitis is rare, but it can be deadly. If you think you have symptoms of encephalitis, see a doctor right away. Encephalitis is inflammation of the ...More…