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Brain infection
Any infection of the brain. Usually called encephalitis, though meningitis is closely related.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it is usually transmitted?Animal bite
Encephalitis lethargica
Condition
Tick borne encephalitis
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