encephalitis
noun
en·ceph·a·li·tis in-ˌse-fə-ˈlī-təs 
plural encephalitides in-ˌse-fə-ˈli-tə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the brain that is caused especially by infection with a virus (such as herpes simplex or West Nile virus) or less commonly by bacterial or fungal infection or autoimmune reaction
Note: Encephalitis may be asymptomatic or present with mild to severe symptoms (such as fever, headache, confusion, seizures, or loss of consciousness) sometimes progressing to coma or death.
encephalitic
in-ˌse-fə-ˈli-tik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Treatment for encephalitis focuses primarily on fighting the infection, and Gruenhut said she was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusions. 
Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 In a desperately untimely twist of fate, Bavarian Nordic closed its bulk manufacturing facility in the spring of 2022 to focus on its other vaccine products, including vaccines for rabies and encephalitis. Wired, 10 Aug. 2022 Lewis went on to note the reports of deaths, including encephalitis cases. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 2 Aug. 2022 Apart from that product, Valneva's portfolio also includes travel vaccines against cholera and Japanese encephalitis. David Meyer, Fortune, 13 June 2022 One in 150 people with West Nile virus develop a severe illness affecting the central nervous system, such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord). Julie Washington, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 This could lead to encephalitis (brain inflammation) or meningitis (inflammation of the structures that surround the spinal cord and brain); about 1 in 10 people who develop severe illness from West Nile virus die, per the CDC. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Both men developed encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, which can be triggered by viral infections. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 Before the goats were brought to Nevins Farm, four of them tested positive for disease: two with caprine arthritis encephalitis and the other two with Johne’s disease, MSPCA said in a statement. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 In a desperately untimely twist of fate, Bavarian Nordic closed its bulk manufacturing facility in the spring of 2022 to focus on its other vaccine products, including vaccines for rabies and encephalitis. Wired, 10 Aug. 2022 Lewis went on to note the reports of deaths, including encephalitis cases. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 2 Aug. 2022 Apart from that product, Valneva's portfolio also includes travel vaccines against cholera and Japanese encephalitis. David Meyer, Fortune, 13 June 2022 One in 150 people with West Nile virus develop a severe illness affecting the central nervous system, such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord). Julie Washington, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 This could lead to encephalitis (brain inflammation) or meningitis (inflammation of the structures that surround the spinal cord and brain); about 1 in 10 people who develop severe illness from West Nile virus die, per the CDC. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Both men developed encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, which can be triggered by viral infections. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 Before the goats were brought to Nevins Farm, four of them tested positive for disease: two with caprine arthritis encephalitis and the other two with Johne’s disease, MSPCA said in a statement. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing encephalitis
Medical Definition
encephalitis
noun
en·ceph·a·li·tis in-ˌsef-ə-ˈlīt-əs
plural encephalitides -ˈlit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the brain that is caused especially by infection with a virus (such as herpes simplex, varicella zoster, or West Nile virus) or less commonly by bacterial or fungal infection or autoimmune reaction
Note: Encephalitis may be asymptomatic or present with mild to severe symptoms (such as fever, headache, confusion, seizures, or loss of consciousness) sometimes progressing to coma or death.
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