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Hi. i read about how viral infections can cause subtle brain damages. for this to happen a brain complication would have to occur first right??..

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Viral brain infectio: You don't have to have any pre-existing brain conditions to develop significant brain problems with some types of infections. Like Japanese, Eastern Equine, Tick borne or West Nile Viral Encephalitis infections or viral meningitis.

Answered 7/30/2020

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