encephalitis

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Neurologists initially suspected a form of autoimmune encephalitis, a serious inflammation of the brain requiring urgent treatment.

From Washington Post

Older people and those with weakened immune systems who are infected with listeria can suffer severe infections of the bloodstream, leading to sepsis, or infections of the brain, causing meningitis or encephalitis, the CDC said.

From Los Angeles Times

This can result in life-threatening strokes and encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, or what is colloquially called "brain fog."

From Salon

Three of her four kids have a rare condition called autoimmune encephalitis in which their immune systems can cause debilitating inflammation of the brain.

From Washington Post

While not yet much of a problem in Delhi, residents could also face some risk of diseases that are transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, including West Nile and Japanese encephalitis.

From Salon