Encephalitis

Encephalitis is an uncommon but serious condition of the nervous system in which the brain becomes inflamed. Encephalitis can be caused by viral infections, problems with the immune system, bacterial or fungal infections. Occasionally these infections can be spread by bites from mosquitos, ticks and mammals with rabies. Other symptoms include dizziness, weakness, nausea, sleep disorders, loss of consciousness and paralysis. Sometimes it is not possible to treat this disease and it can cause life-long disability.