Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. There are two types of this condition: primary and secondary. This eMedTV article discusses these types in detail and provides an overview of encephalitis and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
This selection from the eMedTV archives describes viral encephalitis, a group of illnesses that can cause swelling of the brain. This page covers viral encephalitis, including information on how to prevent it and how to recognize its symptoms.
As this eMedTV article explains, West Nile encephalitis occurs when the West Nile virus crosses from the blood into the brain and causes inflammation. This page also explains how often this potentially serious condition occurs.
As this eMedTV article explains, herpes encephalitis is a rapidly progressing disease and the single most important cause of fatal sporadic encephalitis in the United States. This page on eMedTV site provides an overview of herpes encephalitis.
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is a serious infection caused by an altered form of the measles virus. This eMedTV article discusses subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in detail and includes information on its symptoms, stages, and treatment.
Equine encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that affects horses and humans. As this eMedTV article explains, there are three types: eastern, western, and Venezuelan. This Web page describes the different types of equine encephalitis.
Eastern equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can affect the central nervous system. This eMedTV resource discusses the causes, symptoms, transmission, and prevention of eastern equine encephalitis.
As this eMedTV segment explains, western equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne illness found mainly in the plains regions of the western and central United States. This page on the eMedTV site describes western equine encephalitis in detail.
Arthropod-borne viruses are also known as arboviruses. As this page on the eMedTV site explains, they are a large group of viruses that are spread mainly by blood-sucking insects. This article provides an in-depth look at arboviruses.
Caused by a mosquito-borne virus, LaCrosse encephalitis is a rare disease that usually affects children. As this eMedTV article explains, it gets its name from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. This page provides an overview of LaCrosse encephalitis.
As this eMedTV article explains, Japanese encephalitis is a potentially serious viral disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes in certain parts of Asia. This article discusses Japanese encephalitis in detail.
St. Louis encephalitis is the most common human disease caused by mosquitoes in the United States. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at St. Louis encephalitis, including information on its causes, symptoms, and prevention.
Encephalitis lethargica is a disease characterized by fever, delayed physical response, and lethargy. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed description of encephalitis lethargica and includes information on its symptoms and treatment.
Rasmussen's encephalitis is a rare disease that usually affects only one hemisphere of the brain. As this eMedTV article explains, it occurs mainly in children under the age of 10. This page discusses Rasmussen's encephalitis in detail.
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