Description
Encephalitis is a disease of the Brain.
The inflammation of the Brain caused by a Viral Infection is Encephalitis.
Inflammation is a defense mechanism of the Immune System to fight the Bacterial or Viral Infections. It causes swelling of the Brain tissues.
Encephalitis causes Fever and or Headache.
Causes of Encephalitis
Mumps
Herpes
Cancer
Measles
Syphilis
Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Enteroviruses
Lyme Disease
Autoimmune Disease
Herpes simplex virus
Bacterial or Viral Infections
If not treated properly, Encephalitis may cause
Coma
Death
Weakness
Paralysis
Differential Diagnosis : The viral infection that causes swelling of the Brain is known as Japanese Encephalitis. The Bacterial or Viral Infection also causes inflammation of the Meninges of the Brain. It is known as Meningitis.