Encephalitis
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Encephalitis is a serious neurological disease, usually caused by a virus. It is basically an inflammatory condition of the brain that can seriously affect the nervous system. If this disease is not diagnosed and treated at the right time, this disease can even cause death. Therefore, it is very important to increase awareness about encephalitis among the general public.
What is encephalitis?
Encephalitis is a complex disease of the brain, which can usually be caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria or other infections. Which directly affect the brain cells and reduce the functioning of the nervous system.
Causes of encephalitis:
Encephalitis is usually caused by viruses. In addition, this disease can also be caused by bacteria and other infections.
Main causes:
Zika virus
Rabies virus
Japanese encephalitis virus
Mosquito-borne viruses
Bacterial and parasitic infections
Autoimmune reaction: Our body's immune system can sometimes react against its own brain cells, which can cause encephalitis.
Side effects of vaccines or medicines: After taking some vaccines or medicines, various side effects occur in our body, which can lead to encephalitis.
Symptoms of encephalitis:
The symptoms of encephalitis depend on the type of infection.
Initial symptoms:
- Fever
- Headache
- Body weakness and fatigue
- Nausea
Serious symptoms:
- Memory loss
- Seizures
- Difficulty in movement
- Language problems
- Loss of consciousness
- Mental confusion, etc.
Diagnosis of encephalitis:
It may be possible to accurately diagnose this disease by doing many tests such as:
Blood test - To identify the presence of infection in the blood.
CSF test: To try to diagnose infection by examining the brain and spinal cord.
CT scan: To determine the extent of damage caused by inflammation in the brain.
EEG: To analyze brain activity.
Treatment of encephalitis:
The treatment of any disease is usually done depending on the cause and symptoms of the disease. The main methods of treatment for this disease are:
- Antiviral drugs
- Painkillers and fever reducers
- Getting enough rest
- Consuming saline and liquid foods
- Oxygen support
- Using drugs to control seizures
Encephalitis preventive measures:
- Getting vaccinated
- Taking methods to control mosquitoes
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Following hygiene rules
- Avoiding contact with infected people
Encephalitis is a complex and life-threatening disease that can cause serious damage if not treated quickly and properly. If you do not get the right treatment at the right time, you can die. Therefore, raising awareness of this disease, getting vaccinated and following hygiene rules is very important. By taking the right steps at the right time, we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from this deadly disease.
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