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what is the history of encephalitis? who discovered it?

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Encephalitis: Encephalitis is an infection of the brain. The concept of infection due to a bacteria or virus only developed in the last quarter of the 19th century. The organisms causing the various encephalitis disorders began to be classified in the first half of the 20th century

Question 2

what is encephalitis?

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Inflammation: Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. This can be seen after viral infections.

Question 3

how long do you treat encephalitis?

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Viral encephalitis: Most cases of encephalitis are viral in origin.  Except for herpes virus encephalitis, there are no medications that are useful.  Treatment continuesfor as long as the patient has symptoms.

Question 4

what are the tests for encephalitis?

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Encephalitis tests: The tests for encephalitis vary depending upon the suspected etiology. The diagnosis may be made based upon history, physical examination, blood tests that can include testing for specific antibodies or polymerase chain reaction, evaluation of cerebral spinal fluid, and possibly neuroimaging with MRI of  brain and electroencephalogram.

Question 5

how common is encephalitis in the us?

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Encephalitis: There are numerous types of encephalitis.  Please tell me which type of encephalitis that is concerning you and i can provide you with a more detailed answer, thank you!

Question 6

what are main symptoms of encephalitis?

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Encephalitis: Headache confusion and altered mental status. A medical emergency!

Question 7

do you know anything about encephalitis?

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Viral brain infectio: Encephalitis is an infection and inflammation of the .brain substance itself.  It is usually viral in nature but can be caused by other agents and autoimmune disorders.  The severity varies with the agent, for instance virus causing the infection, from mild, accompanying mumps to severe when caused by herpes simplex virus, eastern equine or any of many other viruses

Question 8

can you get encephalitis from a mosquito?

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Rarely: Some of the more unusual encephalitides can be transmitted by means of a mosquito.

Question 9

what drugs are used to treat encephalitis?

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Treat encephalitis: Treatment of encephalitis depends upon the cause and clinical progression. Usually, the treatment is supportive, as many cases are viral and there is not a specific cure. However, in hsv encephalitis, Acyclovir is used to treat the virus. In certain cases, hospitalization, nutritional support, fever control, antiseizure medication, mechanical ventilation, and corticosteroids may be needed.

Question 10

what are the manifestations of encephalitis?

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Encephalitis: Most viral encephalitis show none or few mild flu-like symptoms such as fever &amp; headaches &amp; fatigue &amp; muscle/joint aches. More severe cases also show confusion, agitation, delirium, seizures, muscle weakness, double vision, smell/speech/hearing problems, loss of consciousness.
Infants &amp; young kids may also show stiffness, nausea, vomiting, irritability, constant crying, poor feeding.

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