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Encephalitis is a very severe infection caused by the inflammation of the brain tissues. When encephalitis occur with meningitis, it is called meningoencephalitis.<br><br> | Encephalitis is a very severe infection caused by the inflammation of the brain tissues. When encephalitis occur with meningitis, it is called meningoencephalitis. It is caused either as a direct infection or a sequela of a pre-existing condition.<br><br> | ||
== Clinical Presentation == | == Clinical Presentation == | ||
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* Hallucinations | * Hallucinations | ||
* Memory problems | * Memory problems | ||
An infant may present with; | |||
* Irritability | |||
* Poor appetite | |||
* Fever | |||
== Diagnostic Procedures == | == Diagnostic Procedures == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Encephalitis is a very severe infection caused by the inflammation of the brain tissues. When encephalitis occur with meningitis, it is called meningoencephalitis. It is caused either as a direct infection or a sequela of a pre-existing condition.
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
An adult infected with the disease typically present with;
- Headache
- Confusion
- Fever
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Seizures or convulsions
- Tremors
- Stroke
- Hallucinations
- Memory problems
An infant may present with;
- Irritability
- Poor appetite
- Fever
Diagnostic Procedures[edit | edit source]
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Outcome Measures[edit | edit source]
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Management / Interventions[edit | edit source]
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Differential Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
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