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NALT Full

Preferred term

encephalitis

Type

Topic

Definition

Inflammation of the brain due to infection, autoimmune processes, toxins, and other conditions. Viral infections are a relatively frequent cause of this condition.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

central nervous system diseases

Narrower concepts

Related concepts

Synonyms

brain inflammation
encephalomyelitis
myeloencephalitis

Scope note

Use for encephalitis of general nature; for encephalitis caused by viral agents USE viral encephalitis.

In other languages

encefalitis

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/19231

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