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 …

Numerous viral pathogens possess the ability to invade the central nervous system (CNS)
and produce neurologic dysfunction (Table 1). Although most infections with neurotropic …

Encephalitis is defined as inflammation of brain parenchyma with associated neurologic
dysfunction. The term cerebritis is used when the etiologic organism causes gross …

Viral encephalitis is a medical emergency. The spectrum of brain involvement and the
prognosis are dependent mainly on the specific pathogen and the immunological state of …

Objectives To review the diagnostic criteria for encephalitis and encephalopathy of
presumed infectious etiology, as well as the diagnostic workup for viral encephalitis and its …

Although etiological diagnosis remains challenging in viral encephalitis, recent advances
may soon provide the clinician with additional tools. Environmental changes, host factors …

Objectives: Describe the history and physical exam findings typically seen in patients with
viral encephalitis. Review the evaluation of encephalitis. Outline treatment options for viral …

Viral infections of the nervous system make up a wide range of disorders with a mainly
benign outcome. However, in some cases there is severe, morbimortality. In viral …

Encephalitis refers to an acute, usually diffuse, inflammatory process affecting the brain.
While meningitis is primarily an infection of the meninges, a combined meningoencephalitis …

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain structures: neurons, vessels or glial cells.
However, a consensual definition of the syndrome is difficult to obtain, and it is even more …