Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, usually caused by a direct viral infection, or a hypersensitivity reaction to a virus. Web sites found here contain information on encephalitis, including its signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
 
 
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CDC, the Centers for Disease Control provides detailed information on several types of mosquito-borne Encephalitis; complete with surveillance statistics and other resources for the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_encephalitis.htm
Encephalitis Global is a non-profit organization providing information and support for encephalitis survivors, caregivers and their loved ones.
http://www.encephalitisglobal.org/
Encephalitis Treatment Information
This web site provides comprehensive information for the treatment of patients with Encephalitis; complete with details about the viruses which can cause Encephalitis.
http://www.encephalitis.info/
MedlinePlus - Encephalitis Fact Sheet
The MedlinePlus web site provides a detailed fact sheet on Encephalitis, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and recommended course of treatment.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encephalitis.html
Merck.com provides information and other resources for Encephalitis, the inflammation of the brain that occurs when a virus directly infects the brain.
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/sec06/ch089/ch089f.html
This web site provides information about Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain tissue which can involve the membranes of the brain, but differs from Meningitis.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/encephalitis.htm
Omni Medical Search - Encephalitis Types
The Omni Medical Search web site provides information about Encephalitis, which may be sporadic or epidemic in occurrence.
http://www.omnimedicalsearch.com/conditions-diseases/encephalitis-types.html
WHO, the World Health Organization, provides surveillance statistics and vaccine research information for Viral Encephalitis in high risk areas.
http://www.who.int/topics/encephalitis_viral/en/