Encephalitis

Introduction. 

Encephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain. This can be caused by many viral and bacterial pathogens. Some of the specific encephalitis viruses are arboviruses that cause West Nile fever.

Summary

Cause: West Nile Virus

• Transmission: arbovirus (mosquito)
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Cause: Alphavirus

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Cause: Flavivirus

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