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Encephalitis
Condition / disease reference page from the Everyone Healthy database.
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Linked signs and symptoms
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Linked drugs / medications
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Treatments, therapies and supportive options
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Linked diagnostic tests and investigations
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- Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination Test
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Concentration
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Estriol Concentration (E3, Blood)
- magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)
- Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Physical Examination
- Protein Electrophoresis (Blood, Serum Protein)
- Spinal Tap (lumbar Puncture)
- Testosterone Concentration
- White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
Biological and test markers
7This visual map uses existing EH database links to show biological agents and lab markers reported as increased, decreased, or associated with this condition. These are educational relationships only; test results must be interpreted by a qualified clinician because ranges vary by lab, method, age, sex and clinical context.
Often increased
6- Alpha-1-Globulin (Blood, Serum)Reference range exampleAll: 0.1–0.3 gm/dLLinked diagnostic tests1Protein Electrophoresis (Blood, Serum Protein)
- Alpha-2-Globulin (Blood, Serum)Reference range exampleAll: 0.6–1 gm/dLLinked diagnostic tests1Protein Electrophoresis (Blood, Serum Protein)
- Beta GlobulinReference range exampleAll: 0.7–1.2 gm/dLLinked diagnostic tests1Protein Electrophoresis (Blood, Serum Protein)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Immunoglobulin G (IgG)Reference range exampleAll: 0–43 mg/dLLinked diagnostic tests1Cerebrospinal Fluid Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Concentration
- TestosteroneReference range exampleAdult ( > 16y), Female: 0.8–1.65 nmol/L; Adult ( > 16y), Male: 15–24.4 nmol/LLinked diagnostic tests1Testosterone Concentration
- White Blood Cell (WBC)Reference range exampleAdult ( > 16y): 4.5–10.5 million/mL; Adult ( > 16y): 3.2–10 million/mLLinked diagnostic tests1White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
Often decreased
1Other associated markers
0No markers in this group.
Introduction / full article
Encephalitis
Encephalitis
An inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus. Viral encephalitis may be caused by Enteroviruses, Herpes simplex virus, Epstein- Barr virus, Measles, Chickenpox, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Murray Valley Encephalitis virus and Japanese Encephalitis virus. Rarely encephalitis can result from cancer, bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections, from medications or a reaction to a vaccination. The major risk of encephalitis is permanent brain damage. Treatment is usually antiviral medication (to eliminate the virus) or aimed at controlling symptoms.