What Is Encephalitis?
7. How Long Does Encephalitis Last?
A very mild case of encephalitis will result in only a few days of inflammation and symptoms. The symptoms in a more severe case can last up to a week or much longer, especially if the swelling persists. Most symptoms improve slowly, although some may resolve suddenly.
Full recovery can take weeks or even months. It can be a long and very difficult process. Some people are unable to recover completely and may be left with speech problems or memory loss. Permanent brain damage from seizures and brain swelling is possible but does not commonly occur.
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