Encephalitis

What is Encephalitis?

Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain. There are several causes, including viral infection, autoimmune inflammation, bacterial infection, insect bites and others. When inflammation is caused by an infection in the brain, it's known as infectious encephalitis

Symptoms

There are a number of symptoms of Stroke, which may include

Fever.
Seizures.
Headache.
Movement disorders.
Sensitivity to light.
Sensitivity to sound.
Neck stiffness.
Loss of consciousness.

Complications

There are a number of Complications of Stroke, which may include

Memory loss (amnesia)
Personality and behavioural changes.
Speech and language problems (aphasia)
Swallowing problems (dysphagia)
Repeated seizures or fits – known as epilepsy.
Emotional and psychological problems, such as anxiety, clinical depression and mood swings.

Causes

There are cases describing nonspecific prodromal symptoms or infectious triggers for immunological response leading to immune dysregulation in patients with autoimmune diseases. We presume that our patient's emotional stress triggered immune dysregulation, which ultimately resulted in anti-NMDA encephalitis.

Prevention

There are a number of Prevention of Stroke, which may include

Mosquitoes bite during the day and night. The best way to prevent Japanese encephalitis virus infection is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, treat clothing and gear, and get vaccinated before traveling, if vaccination is recommended for you.

Risk factors

There are a number of Risk factors of Stroke, which may include

Age. Some types of encephalitis are more common or more-severe in certain age groups.
Weakened immune system.
Geographical regions.
Season of the year.
Autoimmune disease.
Smoking.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

plasmapheresis – a procedure which removes the substances that are attacking the brain from the blood. surgery to remove abnormal growths (tumours) – if encephalitis was triggered by a tumour somewhere in the body. antibiotics or antifungal medicine – used if encephalitis is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

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