3. Encephalitis is the
inflammation of brain
caused by the viral infection.
The annual incidence of
HSVE is estimated to be 1-4
cases/1000000.
70% of cases results from
reactivation of latent
infection.
30% results from 10
infection.
ENCEPHALITIS
5. There Are Two Main Types Of
Encephalitis:
•when a virus or other
agent directly infects
the brain.
Primary
encephalitis
•Resultsfrom a faulty
immune system.
Secondary
encephalitis
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