Viral encephalitis risk factors: Difference between revisions

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Common risk factors in the development of encephalitis are immunodeficiency and extremes of age.

Age - In general, young children and older adults are at greater risk of most types of viral encephalitis.
Weakened Immune system
Certain geographical locations are more prone for ticks and mosquitoes bite
Outdoor activities - It can increase the risk of insects bites
Season of the year - it is commoner in summer and fall

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 ==Overview==
+Common risk factors in the development of encephalitis are immunodeficiency and extremes of age.
-Encephalitis is an [[Acute (medical)|acute]] [[inflammation]] of the [[brain]], commonly caused by a [[virus|viral]] [[infection]]. Sometimes, encephalitis can result from a [[bacteria]]l infection, such as bacterial [[meningitis]], or it may be a complication of other infectious diseases like [[rabies]] (viral) or [[syphilis]] (bacterial). Certain [[parasitic]] or [[protozoa]]l infestations, such as [[toxoplasmosis]], [[malaria]], or [[primary amoebic meningoencephalitis]], can also cause encephalitis in people with [[immune deficiency|compromised]] [[immune system]]s.
 ==Risk Factors==