Viral encephalitis

While systemic viral infections are exceptionally common, symptomatic viral infections of the brain parenchyma itself are very rare, but a serious neurologic condition. It is estimated that viral encephalitis occurs at a rate of 1.4 cases per 100.000 inhabitants. Geography is a major determinant of...

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Published inArquivos de neuro-psiquiatria Vol. 71; no. 9B; pp. 703 - 709
Main Author Silva, Marcus Tulius T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 01.09.2013
Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO)
Subjects
dengue virus
Diagnosis, Differential
encefalites virais
Encephalitis, Viral - diagnosis
Encephalitis, Viral - therapy
Encephalitis, Viral - virology
herpes virus
Humans
Influenzae
NEUROSCIENCES
PSYCHIATRY
viral encephalitis
virus da dengue
virus do oeste do Nilo
West Nile virus
Influenzae
virus da dengue
viral encephalitis
virus do oeste do Nilo
West Nile virus
dengue virus
encefalites virais
herpes virus
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Summary:While systemic viral infections are exceptionally common, symptomatic viral infections of the brain parenchyma itself are very rare, but a serious neurologic condition. It is estimated that viral encephalitis occurs at a rate of 1.4 cases per 100.000 inhabitants. Geography is a major determinant of encephalitis caused by vector-borne pathogens. A diagnosis of viral encephalitis could be a challenge to the clinician, since almost 70% of viral encephalitis cases are left without an etiologic agent identified. In this review, the most common viral encephalitis will be discussed, with focus on ecology, diagnosis, and clinical management.
ISSN:0004-282X
1678-4227
1678-4227
0004-282X
DOI:10.1590/0004-282x20130155