Viral encephalitis.

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Viral encephalitis.

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2013 Sep;71(9B):703-9

Authors: Silva MT

Abstract
While systemic viral infections are exceptionally common, symptomatic viral infections of the brain parenchyma itself are very rare, but a serious neurologic condition. It is estimated that viral encephalitis occurs at a rate of 1.4 cases per 100.000 inhabitants. Geography is a major determinant of encephalitis caused by vector-borne pathogens. A diagnosis of viral encephalitis could be a challenge to the clinician, since almost 70% of viral encephalitis cases are left without an etiologic agent identified. In this review, the most common viral encephalitis will be discussed, with focus on ecology, diagnosis, and clinical management.

PMID: 24141509 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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