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Definition of Encephalitis, viral
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Encephalitis, viral: Inflammation of the brain as a result of virus infection. There are many viruses that cause viral encephalitis.
See also: Flavivirus encephalitis.
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