Encephalitis – Introduction

Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis with meningitis is known as meningoencephalitis. Symptoms include headache, fever, confusion, drowsiness, and fatigue. More advanced, and serious, symptoms include seizures/convulsions, tremors, hallucinations, and memory.

Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain.

Encephalitis with meningitis is known as meningoencephalitis.

Symptoms include headache, fever, confusion, drowsiness, and fatigue. More advanced, and serious, symptoms include seizures/convulsions, tremors, hallucinations, and memory problems.


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