Encephalitis

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Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain by blood-borne immune cells. It is not to be confused with neuroinflammation, which is the modern inflammation of the nervous system by tissue-resident immune cells. Unlike with neuroinflammation, encephalitis is associated with swelling of the brain and can be detected using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).[citation needed]

Encephalitis is normally caused by a virus, vaccine or when something else that causes inflammation.[1] Encephalomyelitis is when the inflammation affects the spinal cord as well as the brain.[1]

Virus encephalitis

Encephalitis can be caused by many different viruses, including:

Prevalence

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Notable studies

Possible causes

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Encephalitis - Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders". MSD Manual Consumer Version. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  2. World Health Organization. "ICD-11 - Mortality and Morbidity Statistics". icd.who.int. Retrieved July 31, 2020. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. World Health Organization. "ICD-11 - Mortality and Morbidity Statistics". International Classification of Diseases. Retrieved July 31, 2020. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. Services, Department of Health & Human. "Viral encephalitis". www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au. Retrieved July 31, 2020.