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Encephalitis (cont.)

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Encephalitis Symptoms and Signs

The signs and symptoms of encephalitis are the same for adults and children. Infants may have poor feeding, irritability, vomiting, bulging fontanel, and body stiffness; such symptoms in an infant always constitute a medical emergency.

  • Signs and symptoms may last for two to three weeks, are flu-like, and can include one or more of the following:
  • More severe cases may involve these signs and symptoms:
    • Seizures
    • Muscle weakness
    • Paralysis
    • Memory loss
    • Sudden impaired judgment
    • Poor responsiveness

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Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain parenchyma, presents as diffuse and/or focal neuropsychological dysfunction.

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