Brain fever, or Encephalitis, is quite a serious medical complication, but there are a number of effective cures for this disease.

AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAIN FEVER:

Brain fever is generally caused as a result of various types of viral infections. These viral infections are a result of a diverse range of viruses. On the other hand, bacterial infections can also be the cause of the occurrence of this particular disease. When one’s body is exposed to contaminated air exhaled by an infected patient, infected food that has not been digested properly, direct contact, insect bites and contaminated water, this creates the ideal breeding ground for viruses.

RISK FACTORS AND VARIOUS CAUSES LEADING TO BRAIN FEVER:

•    Mosquitoes or ticks are one of the main causes for the onset of Brain fever. This disease is more rampant in rural areas. Another type of Brain fever is generally associated with the polio virus. This particular virus is found more in urban areas.
•    Brain fever is also caused by the mosquito Culex tritaeniorhynchus. The viruses spread by this mosquito breed and multiply on domesticated pigs and wild birds. These birds and pigs are full fledged breeding grounds for this particular virus.
•    There are various other major causes for the onset of Brain fever. These particular virus infections are caused by the eastern equine encephalitis virus; rabies, herpes simplex virus, mumps, rubella, measles, chickenpox or shingles (Varicella), adenovirus and the west Nile virus. These viruses penetrate the body. They travel through the blood and reach the brain. These viruses then cause the brain tissues and the adjacent membranes to get inflamed.
•    Brain fever may also be caused by yet another set of bacterial diseases, such as Lyme disease, syphilis and tuberculosis.
•    Parasitic infections that are found in AIDS, such as toxoplasmosis are also responsible for causing Brain fever.
•    In extremely rare cases, Brain fever is also caused as a result of the effects of cancer and auto – immune diseases.
•    Sometimes, Brain fever may also develop as a result of allergic reactions to certain vaccines.

DIAGNOSIS OF BRAIN FEVER:

There are certain tests that your healthcare professional will conduct to diagnose whether or not you are suffering from Brain fever.
•    An EEG brain test
•    A Lumbar puncture test
•    Regular blood and urine tests
•    A CT scan and MRI brain tests
•    A cerebrospinal examination

DETECT EARLY SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS FOR BRAIN FEVER:

The mild form of Brain fever displays flu – like symptoms. But, if one has experienced a severe attack of Brain fever, the symptoms displayed are as follows:
•    The patient may experience vomiting or drowsiness
•    Severe muscle weakness or seizure attacks may also plague the patient
•    Severe headaches, disorientation or even sensitivity to light may be experienced
•    An occasionally stiff back and neck, butter – fingers or wobbliness while walking may also cause the patient to get irritated

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR BRAIN FEVER:

The effectiveness of Brain fever treatments depends upon how severe the attack of this disease is. All the same, there are some very effective methods to treat Brain fever. Don’t undergo treatment without first consulting your healthcare professional.
•    Antibiotics are prescribed to control infections caused if the Brain fever disease is of bacterial origin. Sometimes, your healthcare professional may even prescribe anti – seizure and steroid medications to curb seizure attacks and inflammation. Prescription of other medications will depend on the severity of Brain fever.
•    If you have experienced only a mild attack of Brain fever, your healthcare professional will recommend you drink lots of fluids and get enough rest.
•    However, hospitalization and brain physiotherapy may be required if the damage caused by Brain fever is severe.

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