Encephalitis

Encephalitis is a series of viral diseases which cause an inflammation (swelling) of the brain. Encephalitis is usually carried to humans by insects.

St. Louis encephalitis (SLE):

St. Louis encephalitis is the most common variety of viral encephalitis in the USA. Most people who are infected with the virus never show any outward symptoms. Those who do exhibit symptoms face a very serious threat to life. The symptoms of SLE are generally flu-like, with fever, headaches and lethargy. Severe cases of SLE can cause seizures, double-vision, paralysis and death. The elderly and the young are most at risk from SLE. As many as 30% of elderly patients infected with SLE die. The agent that causes St. Louis encephalitis is a virus, thus antibiotic treatments are not effective. There is no vaccine for the virus and (like all viruses) there is no cure.

Western equine encephalitis:

Eastern equine encephalitis:

California encephalitis:

Other varieties of encephalitis:

Links:

	Center for Disease Control (CDC) - encephalitis information.
	University of Florida Extension - St. Louis encephalitis
	The Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit - St. Louis encephalitis overview
	Encephalitis Global - offering support and information for encephalitis survivors, caregivers, family and loved ones
	Books related to encephalitis.

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