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Viral encephalitis classification

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Encephalitis may be classified into primary and secondary post infectious encephalitis.[1]

Classification

Classification

Encephalitis may be classified into primary and secondary post infectious encephalitis. Primary encephalitis occurs when a virus or other infectious agent directly infects the brain. Secondary post infectious encephalitis is an auto-immune reaction of immune system in response to an infection elsewhere in the body, often and often occurs two to three weeks after the initial infection.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Longe, Jacqueline (2006). Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (6th ed.).

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