infection⚑ High burden in India

Encephalitis

is of the brain. The severity can be variable with symptoms including reduction or alteration in consciousness, aphasia, headache, fever, confusion, a stiff neck, and vomiting. may include , hallucinations, trouble speaking, memory problems, and problems with hearing.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Headache, fever, confusion, stiff neck, vomiting

Causes — why it happens

·, , certain medication, unknown

How it's found

·Based on symptoms, supported by blood tests, medical , analysis of cerebrospinal fluid

Treatment

·Antiviral medication, anticonvulsants, , artificial respiration

Complications

·, trouble speaking, memory problems, problems hearing

Outlook

·Variable

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