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A member asked:
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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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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