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I had a form of viral encephalitis when i was three years old, now 22 i am curious to know if i am at risk for it again now?

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No.: Viral infections are generally hit and run phenomenon. You were cured once and don't have to worry again. It is possible to get another encephalitis from a different virus though. Beware of the mosquito....

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Answered 9/28/2016

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