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Encephalitis

Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain. Its symptoms include fever, headache, confusion, fatigue and drowsiness. More serious and advanced symptoms include seizures, tremors, memory problems and hallucinations. Encephalitis with meningitis is called meningoencephalitis.

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Can mosquito's carry western equine encephalitis?

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Yes, mosquitos are the transmission source for WEE.

What is the difference between viral and bacterial encephalitis?

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The only difference between viral and bacterial encephalitis is what causes it. They are exactly the same condition except one is started via a virus and one is started by a bacteria.

What is the difference between encephalitis and meningitis?

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meningitis is inflamation

of meninges surrounding the brain, but encephalitis is inflamation

of the brain itself

Is encephalitis a communicable disease?

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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.

I had Varicella meningo encephalitis are there any long term side effects to be on the look-out for?

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yes is the answer.. i too had varicella encephalitis... i have memory problems, small seizures, slurring of speech , headaches, codnitive confusion.

the neuron damage may not be visible on an MRI and as i have got older i have worsened.. i now have balance issues muscle tremors and weakness in my legs and arms.

Im 35 now and had it when i was 13

if you need support or advice try

www.encephalits.info

yes is the answer.. i too had varicella encephalitis... i have memory problems, small seizures, slurring of speech , headaches, codnitive confusion.

the neuron damage may not be visible on an MRI and as i have got older i have worsened.. i now have balance issues muscle tremors and weakness in my legs and arms.

Im 35 now and had it when i was 13

if you need support or advice try

www.encephalits.info