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Encephalitis and Meningitis

Encephalitis is a rare condition that is most often caused by viruses.

It can also be caused by noninfectious diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Behçet's disease.

The leading cause of severe encephalitis is the herpes simplex virus.

Other causes include enterovirus infections or mosquito-borne viruses.

The very young and the elderly are more likely to have more severe encephalitis.

Exposure to viruses can occur through breathing in respiratory droplets from infected people, certain insect bites, and direct skin contact.


Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord.

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