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==Overview==
==Overview==

Revision as of 14:35, 2 February 2016

Template:Encephalitis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]

Overview

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

Risk Factors

  • 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

References

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