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Revision as of 15:15, 4 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