Encephalitis
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Research reveals how antibodies neutralize mosquito-borne virus
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Pakistan records 103 child measles deaths in 19 days: WHO
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Cases of rare but deadly encephalitis rising among kids, report finds
(HealthDay)—Although still rare, the extremely serious disease known as Eastern equine encephalitis may be affecting more people than before.
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Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis with meningitis is known as meningoencephalitis. Symptoms include headache, fever, confusion, drowsiness, and fatigue. More advanced and serious symptoms include seizures or convulsions, tremors, hallucinations, and memory problems.
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