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About Encephalitis

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It is caused either by an infection invading the brain (infectious encephalitis) or through the immune system attacking the brain in error (post-infectious or autoimmune encephalitis).

What is Encephalitis?

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Types of Encephalitis

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Effects & Recovery

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Page Created: 20 October 2023
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