viral encephalitis


viral encephalitis

Viral meningoencephalitis Neurology, infectious disease A general term for nonpurulent–'aseptic' viral infection of the CNS Etiology Coxsackie A and B–eg, A7, enterovirus 71, herpes simplex, etc Clinical If the viral load is extreme, asymmetric flaccid paralysis may ensue Lab CSF pleocytosis, ↑ lymphocytes. See Aseptic meningitis. Cf Cowdry type B inclusion.