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encephalitis

[en-sef-uh-lahy-tis] / ɛnˌsɛf əˈlaɪ tɪs /


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But currently, the only such vaccine is available to those traveling to certain parts of Europe or Asia where tick-borne encephalitis can be found.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

A severe measles case can cause pneumonia; encephalitis, or dangerous inflammation of the brain; hospitalization; and sometimes death.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The findings, published in Nature Communications, explain how viruses responsible for illnesses such as polio, encephalitis, myocarditis, and even the common cold take control of cellular machinery to copy themselves.

From Science Daily May 13, 2026

Executive medical director Mark Henwood said encephalitis was a "rare and serious condition which is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to many other conditions".

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

Eastern equine encephalitis, caused by the prick of a mosquito, attacks the brain and central nervous system.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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