Viral encephalitis: aetiological indicators
Evidence-based neurology checklist on viral encephalitis: aetiological indicators: Recent travel Dengue Japanese B Vaccinations Skin rash Contact with animals Tremors (basal ganglia involvement) Acute flaccid paralysis Immunocompromised state Other indicative features of etiology
Recent travel
- Dengue
- Japanese B
- Vaccinations
Skin rash
Contact with animals
Tremors (basal ganglia involvement)
Acute flaccid paralysis
Immunocompromised state
Other indicative features of etiology
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