Various Risk Factors for<unk>  are :
Viral infections, such as chickenpox , Coxsackie virus, Epstein-Barr, or HIV
Bacterial infections such as Lyme disease
Exposure to certain toxins, such as lead , mercury , thallium, alcohol , and organophosphates found in insecticides
Cerebellar hemorrhage, abscess, blood clot, or obstruction of an artery
Paraneoplastic syndromes—occurs when the immune system attacks the cerebellum in the area of a cancer
Certain vaccinations
Those who have a family history of inherited<unk>  (e.g Friedreich's<unk>  may be at higher risk for developing<unk> .   Genetic testing may be recommended in these cases.
Certain factors increase the chance of recurrent acute cerebellar<unk> :
Stroke
Malformation of the cerebellu
Multiple sclerosis
Migraine or vertigo
Genetic or metabolic disorders
Brain tumor
Alcohol use disorder
Certain medications
Ataxia risk factors
Epilepsy risk factors
Migraine risk factors
Headache risk factors
Dizziness risk factors
Syncope risk factors
Seizure risk factors
Amnesia risk factors