Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, with viral being more common. Parasitic or protozoal infestations, such as toxoplasmosis, malaria, or primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, can also cause encephalitis in people with compromised immune systems. Brain damage occurs as the inflamed brain pushes against the skull, and can lead to subsequent mortality.
Viral encephalitis pathophysiology
Bacterial meningitis pathophysiology
Viral meningitis pathophysiology
Fungal meningitis pathophysiology
Japanese encephalitis pathophysiology
Neoplastic meningitis pathophysiology
Viral encephalitis causes
Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis pathophysiology