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Viral Encephalitis

Viral Encephalitis NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE JAMA PATIENT PAGE The Journal of the American Medical Association �������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ���� � iral encephalitis is the inflammation (damage to �� ��������� �� � cells) of brain tissue that may result from infection Vwith any of a number of viruses. Viruses are extremely small infectious agents that are different from bacteria, cannot live outside of cells, and cannot be treated with antibiotic drugs. Herpes simplex virus type 1 is the most common cause of encephalitis in the United States. Other causative viruses include arboviruses (viruses including the West Nile virus that are transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies), other herpes viruses, and the rabies virus. In severe cases, encephalitis may result in persistent neurological damage or death. The July 27, 2005, issue of JAMA includes an article that describes rabies encephalitis in the recipients of organs ��� � transplanted from an infected donor. ������������ ����������������� SYMPTOMS FOR MORE INFORMATION • Fever • Weakness, difficulty walking, or • National Institute of Neurological • Persistent headache clumsiness Disorders and Stroke • Nausea and vomiting • Difficulty speaking 800/352-9424 • Confusion or agitation • Seizures www.ninds.nih.gov • Extreme sleepiness • Centers for Disease Control DIAGNOSIS and http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Viral Encephalitis

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright 2005 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.294.4.514
pmid
16046658
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Abstract

NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE JAMA PATIENT PAGE The Journal of the American Medical Association �������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ���� � iral encephalitis is the inflammation (damage to �� ��������� �� � cells) of brain tissue that may result from infection Vwith any of a number of viruses. Viruses are extremely small infectious agents that are different from bacteria, cannot live outside of cells, and cannot be treated with antibiotic drugs. Herpes simplex virus type 1 is the most common cause of encephalitis in the United States. Other causative viruses include arboviruses (viruses including the West Nile virus that are transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies), other herpes viruses, and the rabies virus. In severe cases, encephalitis may result in persistent neurological damage or death. The July 27, 2005, issue of JAMA includes an article that describes rabies encephalitis in the recipients of organs ��� � transplanted from an infected donor. ������������ ����������������� SYMPTOMS FOR MORE INFORMATION • Fever • Weakness, difficulty walking, or • National Institute of Neurological • Persistent headache clumsiness Disorders and Stroke • Nausea and vomiting • Difficulty speaking 800/352-9424 • Confusion or agitation • Seizures www.ninds.nih.gov • Extreme sleepiness • Centers for Disease Control DIAGNOSIS and

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JAMAAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jul 27, 2005

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