encefalite
Also known as brain inflammation, brainitis
malattia
AI overview
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that can cause a range of symptoms from headache and fever to confusion and loss of consciousness. It matters because the condition can lead to serious complications like seizures, memory problems, and speech difficulties, making prompt medical attention important.
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Key facts
- Medical condition (new).name
- Encephalitis
- Medical condition (new).image
- Hsv_encephalitis.jpg
- Medical condition (new).caption
- MRI scan image shows high signal in the temporal lobes and right inferior frontal gyrus in someone with herpes simplex encephalitis.
- Medical condition (new).field
- Neurology, infectious disease
- Medical condition (new).symptoms
- Headache, fever, confusion, stiff neck, vomiting
- Medical condition (new).complications
- Seizures, trouble speaking, memory problems, problems hearing
- Medical condition (new).duration
- Weeks to months for recovery
- Medical condition (new).causes
- Infection, autoimmune, certain medication, unknown
- Medical condition (new).types
- Herpes simplex, West Nile, rabies, Eastern equine, others
- Medical condition (new).diagnosis
- Based on symptoms, supported by blood tests, medical imaging, analysis of cerebrospinal fluid
Article · Italiano
Si definisce encefalite un processo infiammatorio che colpisce l'encefalo. Quando vi sono associati processi infiammatori a carico del midollo spinale (mieliti), si parla di encefalomielite; quando il processo infiammatorio coinvolge anche le meningi, si parla di meningoencefalite o meningoencefalomielite.
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