Viral Encephalitis: Understanding Long-Term Effects

Long-term effects of viral encephalitis can significantly impact neurological and cognitive function. Understanding the challenges of recovering from brain inflammation is essential for patients and their caregivers.

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Viral Encephalitis?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Lia Stannard

An inflammation of the brain, encephalitis commonly results from a viral infection, such as the herpes simplex virus. People can contract viral encephalitis by eating contaminated food or getting bitten by an insect carrying the virus.