What causes encephalitis? How does it enter the body? Which organ does it infect? What are the symptoms if this organ is infected? How can it be prevented?
(N/A) Encephalitis is primarily caused by a virus. It enters the body through the bite of an infected mosquito.
The virus specifically infects the brain.
Symptoms: If the brain is infected,the following symptoms occur:
- Severe headache
- Vomiting
- Fits (seizures)
- Unconsciousness or confusion.
Prevention: It can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites,using mosquito nets,and controlling mosquito breeding sites.
The virus specifically infects the brain.
Symptoms: If the brain is infected,the following symptoms occur:
- Severe headache
- Vomiting
- Fits (seizures)
- Unconsciousness or confusion.
Prevention: It can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites,using mosquito nets,and controlling mosquito breeding sites.
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