Definition of Encephalitis. Meaning of Encephalitis. Synonyms of Encephalitis

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Definition of Encephalitis

Encephalitis
Encephalitis En*ceph`a*li"tis, n. [NL., from Gr. ? the brain + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the brain. -- En`ceph*a*lit"ic, a.

Meaning of Encephalitis from wikipedia

- Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The severity can be variable with symptoms including reduction or alteration in consciousness, aphasia, headache...
- Encephalitis lethargica (EL) is an atypical form of encephalitis. Also known as "von Economo Encephalitis", "sleeping sickness" or "sleepy sickness" (distinct...
- ****anese encephalitis (JE) is an infection of the brain caused by the ****anese encephalitis virus (JEV). While most infections result in little or no symptoms...
- encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infectious disease involving the central nervous system. The disease most often manifests as meningitis, encephalitis or...
- Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma, called encephalitis, by a virus. The different forms of viral encephalitis are called viral...
- Autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) is a type of encephalitis, and one of the most common causes of noninfectious encephalitis. It can be triggered by tumors...
- Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is a type of brain inflammation caused by antibodies. Early symptoms may include fever, headache, and feeling tired. This...
- Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE), or simply herpes encephalitis, is encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus. It is estimated to affect at least 1 in...
- the immune system. The most serious direct complications include acute encephalitis, corneal ulceration (leading to corneal scarring); and subacute sclerosing...
- include: Eastern equine encephalitis virus ****anese encephalitis virus Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus Western equine encephalitis virus West Nile virus...