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Can you tell me how is fungal different from viral encephalitis?
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Etiology: the symptoms of the two are similar, both manifesting as confusion, altered mental state. the etiology are different, one caused by fungal organisms and one by virus. one requires treatment of anti-fungal agents and one with anti-viral.
Answered 9/28/2016
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