What is a Encephalitis ?
Encephalitis may cause only mild flu-like signs and symptoms — such as a fever or headache — or no symptoms at all. Sometimes the flu-like symptoms are more severe.
Encephalitis is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening inflammation of the brain that can occur in people of all ages.
- children
- older adults
- individuals with weakened immune systems
- people who live in areas where mosquitoes and ticks are common
Risk Factor
- older adults
- children under the age of 1
- people with weak immune systems
Symptoms
- High fever
- Severe headache
- Stiff neck and back
- Photophobia
- Sonophobia
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness and confusion
- Seizures
- Behavioral changes
- Muscle weakness
- Partial paralysis
- Loss of consciousness