What Is Encephalitis?
4. What Happens When Encephalitis Is Severe?
An acute inflammation of the brain can cause high fever, nausea, vomiting, and a stiff neck. Hearing and sight problems are possible. Confusion and disorientation may progress into hallucinations and eventually a coma. Temporary or long-lasting memory loss may occur.
Although encephalitis is only rarely life-threatening, the complications of the condition can include epilepsy and seizures. Personality change and aggression are also possible. The degree of inflammation, as well as the areas of the brain that are impacted, can cause symptoms that are dangerous and frightening.
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