Viral encephalitis is worldwide spread pathology with high morbidity and mortality. Its
incidence is higher in children. Enteroviruses, varicella zoster virus and herpes simplex …

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 inflammation of the brain parenchyma or spinal cord (encephalomyelitis or
just myelitis) usually caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, and or most commonly by viruses …

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 …

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 …

Viral encephalitis is a severe illness that produces inflammation of the brain. CNS viral
infections frequently occur as a complication of systemic viral infections. Over 100 viruses …

Viruses are the most frequent pathogens identified in cases of infectious encephalitis.
Laboratory diagnosis of these infections typically employs polymerase chain reaction and/or …

Acute viral encephalitis is a rare but devastating complication of common virus infections.
Primary viral encephalitis is due to brain invasion by the virus and subsequent replication in …

Several viruses may cause central nervous system infections that lead to a broad range of
clinical manifestations. The course of the viral encephalitis can be acute, sub acute, or …

Viral infections of the central nervous system cause frequent hospitalization. The
pathogenesis of viral encephalitis involves both the direct action of invading pathogens and …