Viral encephalitis risk factors
Template:Encephalitis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [2]
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