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What is prenatal encephalitis?
Primary encephalitis is caused by direct infection by the virus, while secondary encephalitis is due to a post-infectious immune reaction to viral infection elsewhere in the body
Is cytomegalovirus a parasitic infection associated with AIDS?
No, it's toxoplasmosis.
What causes inflammation of the brain?
One is west nile virus, caused by mosquitoes.There are more than a dozen viruses that can cause encephalitis, spread by either human-to human contact or by animal bites. Encephalitis may occur with several common viral infections of childhood. Viruses and viral diseases that may cause encephalitis include:mumpsEpstein-Barr virus (EBV)cytomegalovirus infectionHIVherpes simplexherpes zosterherpes Bpoliomosquito-borne viruses (arboviruses)
Can rabies cause encephalitis?
It may also cause encephalitis
What does TORCH stand for in prenatal screening?
TORCH is an acronym that stands for a series of blood tests given to newborn infants that screen for toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV.
What maternal illnesses can cause mental retardation in infants?
Maternal infections and such illnesses as glandular disorders, rubella, toxoplasmosis, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection may cause mental retardation
What causes back pain and vomiting?
newtest3 The thing that cause back pain and vomitting is encephalitis,lung and kidney infection.
What is a infection of the brain called?
One name for a brain infection is encephalitis.
What Pathogen causes encephalitis?
The illness, which can be fatal, is transmitted from one infected person to another by the tsetse fly. While it can occur globally, encephalitis lethargica is especially prevalent in Africa.
What infection is transmitted by mosquitoes and is relatively new to the US and can cause flu-like symptoms that can result in encephalitis?
West Nile Virus.
Can viral meningitis cause viral encephalitis?
Yes, viral meningitis can sometimes progress to viral encephalitis. This occurs when the viral infection spreads from the meninges (protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) to the brain itself, causing inflammation and potentially more severe symptoms. It is important to seek medical attention promptly if symptoms suggest progression to encephalitis.
What is the most common infection that can be transmitted from mother to fetus?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common infection that can be transmitted to a fetus.
