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Would an eeg show inflammation of the brain?
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EEG : Eeg can show overall slowing of the brain waves in certain type of inflammations or infections especially if the patient had clinical encephalopathy i.E if the person is drowsy, sleepy or comatose.
Answered 8/18/2013
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