Encephalitis literally translates to inflammation of the brain. It may sound like a scary and serious condition, but it rarely is. Of course, like any medical condition that involves any vital organ, leaving it untreated or not knowing that youre already manifesting symptoms of the disease may prove fatal.
Encephalitis appears in two forms, and these forms are categorized by the way they infect the brain.
1.Primary encephalitis. In this case, the virus invades the brain and the spinal cord directly.
2.Secondary encephalitis. This form of encephalitis occurs when the virus attacks other body parts before secondarily affecting the brain.
What causes Encephalitis?
Encephalitis is commonly caused by viral infections. Example of viruses that may cause this condition is the herpes virus, arboviruses transmitted through certain insect bites, and rabies from animal bites. It can be caused by bacterial infections as well. Conditions like Lyme disease may sometimes lead to encephalitis. Certain parasitic conditions may also have the same effect.
Here are some of the more common causes of encephalitis:
Herpes viruses. These kinds of...
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