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I have a donated organ, will i be more susceptible to encephalitis infection?
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If immunosuppressed: Encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, unknown causes, etc... Herpes types 1 & 2, epstein barr virus, varicella (chicken pox, shingles) virus, polio virus, coxsackie (hand-foot-mouth) virus, or mosquito-borne viruses can sometimes cause encephalitis. A suppressed immune system makes one more likely to get these diseases and get encephalitis.
Answered 10/25/2011
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Immuno: Transplant recipients can be more susceptible to infections given the anti rejection meds can suppress the normal immune function.
Answered 1/5/2019
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