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Just took my child to the doctor who diagnosed encephalitis. what is that? i need to tell the teacher.
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Brain infection: Encephalitis is infection caused by viruses or other organisms with or without infection of the brain covering called meningitis-- encephalitis present with seizures or changes in behaviour usually seen by MRI or just guessing when looking at eeg- infection of the brain is at times more serious than just meningitis, because of chances of residual.
Answered 5/21/2016
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Inflammated brain: Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The cause is often viral, but can include other infections, autoimmune disorders, and genetic/inheritable problems. The symptoms can range from very mild and barely noticeable to severe, requiring hospitalization. You should discuss this further with your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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