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== Introduction == | |||
Encephalitis is a very severe infection caused by the inflammation of the brain tissues. When encephalitis occur with meningitis, it is called meningoencephalitis.<br><br> | |||
== Clinical Presentation == | == Clinical Presentation == | ||
An adult infected with the disease typically present with; | |||
* Headache | |||
* Confusion | |||
* Fever | |||
* Drowsiness | |||
* Fatigue | |||
* Seizures or convulsions | |||
* Tremors | |||
* Stroke | |||
* Hallucinations | |||
* Memory problems | |||
== Diagnostic Procedures == | == Diagnostic Procedures == | ||
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== Management / Interventions | == Management / Interventions == | ||
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== Differential Diagnosis | == Differential Diagnosis == | ||
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== Resources | == Resources == | ||
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Revision as of 11:16, 22 November 2020
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Top Contributors - Kehinde Fatola, Lucinda hampton, Kim Jackson and Nupur Smit Shah
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Encephalitis is a very severe infection caused by the inflammation of the brain tissues. When encephalitis occur with meningitis, it is called meningoencephalitis.
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
An adult infected with the disease typically present with;
- Headache
- Confusion
- Fever
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Seizures or convulsions
- Tremors
- Stroke
- Hallucinations
- Memory problems
Diagnostic Procedures[edit | edit source]
add text here relating to diagnostic tests for the condition
Outcome Measures[edit | edit source]
add links to outcome measures here (see Outcome Measures Database)
Management / Interventions[edit | edit source]
add text here relating to management approaches to the condition
Differential Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
add text here relating to the differential diagnosis of this condition
Resources[edit | edit source]
add appropriate resources here
