Brain fever
Brain Fever
Brain fever (/breɪn 'fi:vər/), also known as encephalitis, is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the brain.
Etymology
The term "brain fever" is derived from the English words "brain", referring to the organ within the skull, and "fever", a common symptom of the condition, indicating an abnormally high body temperature.
Definition
Brain fever is a serious, life-threatening illness. It is typically caused by a viral infection, but can also be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. The condition can result in symptoms such as headache, fever, confusion, drowsiness, and seizures. In severe cases, brain fever can lead to coma or death.
Related Terms
- Inflammation: The body's response to injury or infection, which often involves swelling, redness, and heat.
- Virus: A type of microorganism that can cause disease.
- Bacteria: A type of single-celled organism, some species of which can cause disease.
- Fungus: A type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. Some fungi can cause disease.
- Headache: A pain in the head.
- Fever: An abnormally high body temperature, often due to illness.
- Confusion: A state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something.
- Drowsiness: A state of feeling sleepy or lethargic.
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
- Coma: A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period.
See Also
- Meningitis: Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- Brain abscess: A collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain, usually from a bacterial or fungal infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brain fever
- Wikipedia's article - Brain fever
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