0
What else can I help you with?
Is encephalitis a communicable disease?
Encephalitis can be caused by a number of organisms, including the herpes virus and while the condition itself isn't contagious, the causative organism may be. The word "infectious" is misleading.
Is there a antibiotic for encephalitis?
That depends on whether it is bacterial encephalitis or viral encephalitis. Bacterial encephalitis is treated with antibiotics, while viral encephalitis is not.
Called the emotional brain?
limbic system
What has the author Susannah Cahalan written?
Susannah Cahalan has written: 'Brain on fire' -- subject(s): Mental health, Frontal lobes, Diseases, Autoimmune diseases, Limbic system, Patients, Case studies, Health, Diagnostic errors, Encephalitis, Biography
When does primary encephalitis occur?
Primary encephalitis can happen to people at any time of the year (sporadic encephalitis), or can be part of an outbreak (epidemic encephalitis).
What areas of the brain is affected by encephalitis tethargia?
Encephalitis lethargica primarily affects the basal ganglia, particularly the substantia nigra, and other areas involved in motor control and regulation of wakefulness. It can also impact the midbrain and regions associated with the limbic system, leading to symptoms such as lethargy, movement disorders, and behavioral changes. The exact mechanisms and regions can vary, but the basal ganglia's involvement is a hallmark of the condition.
Can rabies cause encephalitis?
It may also cause encephalitis
Use encephalitis in a sentence?
A dangerous condition that affects the brain is encephalitis.
The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to?
The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to emotion.
Can chickenpox cause Encephalitis?
No. Or rather, I should say, "Not unless you scratch so hard you get into your skull" :} You're safe from encephalitis, but you should know that herpes is contagious and requires you to take sterile procedures. Mostly, washing your hands thoroughly and often will do. If you have herpes, you're going to have to develop lifelong habits of good hygene. This seems like a good, safe place to start.
Can a mosquito bite cause encephalitis?
Yes. Mosquitoes can spread or give encephalitis.
What is the best description of encephalitis?
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that causes irritation and swelling
