Encephilitis

Encephilitis

Irritation and swelling of the brain, most often due to infections.

Symptoms:

• Fever
• Irritability.
• Drowsiness.
• Vomiting. 
• Double vision or a squint.
• Weakness in a limb. 
• Convulsions. 
• It sometimes occurs after measles, rubella or chickenpox.

Seriousness:

• It can be mild and harmless or very serious. 
• Consult a doctor, especially if your child is drowsy or has a fever with any two other symptoms.

Treatment:

• The doctor will treat your child who may be admitted to hospital.