Clinical Profile of Encephalitis: A Case Series.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma and is cause of acute neurological dysfunction among children and constitutes a neurological emergency. Most common viruses implicated are HSV 1 & 2, VZV, EBV ,CMV, HHV 6 & 7, (JE) , Dengue , Chikungunya and Chandipura.
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Varun Viswanathan
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