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As already mentioned in the brief description above, that the cause of the inflammation or inflammation of the brain is due to a viral infection. Some examples of viruses that can cause infection in the brain is the herpes simplex virus (the virus that causes cold sores and genital herpes), varicella zoster virus (the virus that causes chickenpox), mumps virus, measles virus and influenza virus. In general, this virus viruses cause diseases such as genital herpes, skin rash, runny nose, and others. But sometimes the virus can travel to the brain in the bloodstream and invade the brain, causing encephalitis.
In some cases, meningitis or encephalitis can occur after being bitten by insects such as mosquitoes, also sometimes occur due to encephalitis occur after the rabies virus infection bitten by animals such as dogs. In minor cases, encephalitis is also caused by bacteria.
Factors that also affect the occurrence of brain inflammation encephalitis know is the condition of the immune system or the immune system of a person. People who have a weak immune system will be more easily infected with the virus. A weakened immune system is not able to resist the attack of some viruses.
- Differences Encephalitis and Miningitis
Although both equally occur because of inflammation, encephalitis and meningitis have differences. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). This is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. While trade encephalitis occurs in the brain itself and is generally caused by a virus. Sometimes between encephalitis and meningitis will occur at the same time. Such condition is called meningoencephalitis (
meningoencephalitis).
- Symptoms of brain inflammation (encephalitis)
As has been described above ingkta, that the symptoms in patients with inflammatory disease of the brain (encephalitis) has some similarities with the diseases caused by viral infections in general. Patients will usually have symptoms of fever, headache, muscle nyari, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting. In addition, patients may also experience muscle weakness or even paralysis. If the disease continues to grow patient will lose consciousness and suffered a seizure.
- Care And Treatment of brain inflammation (encephalitis)
People who are experienced with suspected encephalitis usually in an emergency should be hospitalized. Your doctor will provide medical antiviral drugs. Anti-viral drug that is often used is acyclovir. Antiviral drugs are usually effective in treating brain inflammation caused by herpes simplex virus, and may be less effective if the inflammation of the brain caused by other viruses. This medication is usually given immediately if the patient is suspected of having encephalitis without waiting for the results of the diagnosis.
In addition to providing antiviral drugs, antibiotics may also be given, especially at the beginning of treatment. This is because, without test results, it may be difficult to distinguish between encephalitis and meningitis caused by bacteria.
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