Encephalitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain It can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, or by immune cells mistakenly attacking the brain Viruses that can lead to encephalitis can be spread by insects such as mosquitos and ticks
Encephalitis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Types Encephalitis is a rare, serious condition that causes inflammation in your brain so that it swells It can occur as a result of an infection or an autoimmune process Encephalitis can be life-threatening, regardless of the cause, and can cause long-term complications and medical issues
Encephalitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMD Encephalitis (pronounced en-sef-uh- lie -tis) is inflammation of your brain tissue It can be very serious and may cause personality changes, seizures, weakness, and other symptoms, depending on
Encephalitis - Wikipedia Encephalitis (US: ɛnsɛfəlˈaɪtɪs , UK: ɛnkɛfəlˈaɪtɪs ) is inflammation of the brain [5]
Encephalitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine Encephalitis is inflammation of the active tissues of the brain caused by an infection or an autoimmune response The inflammation causes the brain to swell, which can lead to headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, mental confusion and seizures
Encephalitis - National Institute of Neurological Disorders . . . Inflammation of the brain is called encephalitis People with encephalitis often show mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, or body aches However, many people do not have any symptoms of encephalitis In other cases, people may experience: Encephalitis can be dangerous in infants
Encephalitis - NHS Find out about encephalitis, a rare but serious condition that causes inflammation of the brain
Encephalitis - MedlinePlus Encephalitis is inflammation (swelling) of the brain It can happen when an infection or medical condition that affects the brain activates your immune system The inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms In extreme cases, it can lead to brain damage, stroke, or even death What causes encephalitis?
Encephalitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Types, Viral EEE . . . Encephalitis is defined as inflammation of the brain This definition means encephalitis is different from meningitis, which is defined as inflammation of the layers of tissue, or membranes, covering the brain