Encephalitis

Encephalitis (US: /ɛnsɛfəlˈaɪtɪs/, UK: /ɛnkɛfəlˈaɪtɪs/) be inflammation of de brain. De severity fi be variable plus symptoms wey dey include reduction anaa alteration insyd consciousness, aphasia, headache, fever, confusion, a stiff neck, den vomiting. Complications fi include seizures, hallucinations, trouble speaking, memory problems, den problems plus hearing.

Causes of encephalitis dey include viruses such as herpes simplex virus den rabies virus as well as bacteria, fungi, anaa parasites. Oda causes dey include autoimmune diseases den certain medications. Insyd chaw cases de cause remain unknown. Risk factors dey include a weak immune system. Diagnosis typically dey base on symptoms wey be supported by blood tests, medical imaging, den analysis of cerebrospinal fluid.

Certain types be preventable plus vaccines. Treatment fi include antiviral medications (such as acyclovir), anticonvulsants, den corticosteroids. Treatment generally dey take place insyd hospital. Sam people dey require artificial respiration. Once de immediate problem be under control, rehabilitation fi be required. Insyd 2015, na encephalitis be estimated e affect 4.3 million people wey e result in 150,000 deaths worldwide.

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 WHO: Viral Encephalitis


Category:Infectious diseases
Category:Inflammations
Category:Acute pain
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