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Can One Have Encephalitis For Two Months?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Question: Can you have encephalitis for two months?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Depends on cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Encephalitis is inflamation of brain and may be primary or secondary ( second one in imunocompromissed patients). Duration vary from several days in mild cases to several months in severe cases. Duration depends also from cause of Encephalitis. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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Can One Have Encephalitis For Two Months?

Brief Answer: Depends on cause. Detailed Answer: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Encephalitis is inflamation of brain and may be primary or secondary ( second one in imunocompromissed patients). Duration vary from several days in mild cases to several months in severe cases. Duration depends also from cause of Encephalitis. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.