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Encephalitis
Encephalitis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the brain, most often due to infections.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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