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Acute encephalitis is an inflammatory condition of the central nervous system. It is a complex and severe disease. Acute encephalitis can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, including:
Bacterial or viral infection in the brain
Ingestion of toxic substances
Complication of an infectious disease
Complication of an underlying malignancy
Symptoms of acute encephalitis can vary, depending on which part of the brain that is most affected. A few symptoms that may be common in patients with acute encephalitis include (but are not limited to):
Fever
Headache
Sensitivity to light or sound
Confusion
Poor memory/memory loss
Disorientation
Irritability
Anxiety
Seizures
Weakness or numbness of arm or leg
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