Encephalitis - Symptoms



The symptoms of encephalitis range from very mild to very severe. They include:

  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Lethargy (sleepiness and fatigue)
  • Malaise (a feeling of weakness and poor health)
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Visual problems
  • Tremor (shaking)
  • Decreased consciousness (drowsiness and confusion)
  • Stiff neck
  • Seizures

Symptoms often progress rapidly. They change from being mild to severe within several days or even a few hours.

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