Encephalitis -
Beginning of paper
Encephalitis literally means an inflammation of the brain, but it usually refers to brain inflammation caused by a virus. It may also be called “acute viral encephalitis or aseptic encephalitis”. Encephalitis is an infectious disease of the Central Nervous System characterized by path ....
Middle of paper
.... edema) and can cause destruction of nerve cells, bleeding with in the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage), and brain damage. This can cause neurologic deficits such as parplysis, speech changes, increased intracranial pressure, respiratory failure, seizure disorders, and shock can occur.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Mild cases absent superficial reflexes
Sudden fever *** exaggerated deep tendon reflexes
Poor appetite opisthotnos
Loss of energy nuchal ....
------------------
Word count: 699
Page count: 3 (approximately 250 words per page)
