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What is Encephalitis all about?
Encephalitis can be caused by a mosquito called the Culex. It caused seizures, memory loss, personality changes, or brain damage.
What long term conditions may result from measles encephalitis?
Long-term problems following recovery from measles encephalitis may include seizures and mental retardation.
What complications can shigellosis inflict on the nervous system?
Shigellosis can cause irritation of the meninges or meningitis, encephalitis, and seizures.
What are the symptoms of arbovirus encephalitis?
Patients with encephalitis suffer from headaches, fever, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, and sleepiness. As the disease progresses, more severe symptoms develop, including tremors, confusion, seizures, coma, and paralysis.
What portion of of those with measles will develop encephalitis?
Although only 1 in 1,000 patients with measles will develop encephalitis, 10-15% of those who do will die, and about another 25% will be left with permanent brain damage.
Who should get the Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended for those traveling to Asia and staying in affected rural areas during transmission season
Why ask a patient if they have a history of seizures?
Many medications and medical treatments can induce seizures or negitively affect those people with a history of seizures.
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.
What is the mortem symptoms for rift valley fever?
The signs before or around death with RVF are: 1. hemorrhagic fever with hemorrhage 2. encephalitis 3. coma 4. seizures
Can marijuana cause seizures?
Yes, marijuana can potentially trigger seizures in some individuals, particularly those with underlying neurological conditions or a predisposition to seizures.
How can tonic clonic seizures be dangerous for those who undergo them?
Tonic clonic seizures are the most common type of seizures. They can be dangerous to the sufferers of seizures because they could hurt themselves or choke while undergoing a seizure.
What are the effects of swelling in the brain caused by Japanese encephalitis?
Problems with balance and coordination; Paralysis of some muscle groups; Tremors; Seizures; Lapses in consciousness; A stiff, mask-like appearance of the face.
