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Which type of brain damage can result for a fever over 104 for 11days in an adult?

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Dr. Lotfi Hacein-Bey answered

Specializes in Radiology

Unpredictable: If there are no symptoms, it is likely that there is no permanent damage, as the adult brain is more resistant than a child's. If there are seizures, weakness, numbness, or severe headaches, an evaluation with MRI should be conducted.

Answered 9/26/2015

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