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I had encephalitis 6 years ago before it started i had body aches cold chest is bad will i get it again?
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Unlikely,: Most cases of viral encephalitis are arthropod borne, such as mosquito sting or in presence of others who suffer the disorder. An upper respiratory infection usually does not lead to encephalitis or meninigitis.
Answered 8/31/2014
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