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General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
Encephalitis is inflammation (swelling) of the brain. It can happen when an infection or medical condition that affects the brain activates your immune system. The inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/encephalitis.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Japanese%20encephalitis; Guideline: WHO Japanese encephalitis fact sheet, WHO JE surveillance standards
Encephalitis is inflammation (swelling) of the brain. It can happen when an infection or medical condition that affects the brain activates your immune system. The inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: fever, confusion, seizure.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Tests used to confirm: admit; supportive care; notify.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
WHO Japanese encephalitis fact sheet, WHO JE surveillance standards
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
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