Vector-borne Diseases
Unspecified viral encephalitis
Emergency
ICD-10: A86 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: वायरल मस्तिष्क ज्वर · தமிழ்: வைரஸ் மூளை அழற்சி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ವೈರಲ್ ಮೆದುಳು ಉರಿಯೂತ · తెలుగు: వైరల్ మెదడు వాపు · বাংলা: ভাইরাল মস্তিষ্ক প্রদাহ · मराठी: व्हायरल मेंदू दाह · ગુજરાતી: વાયરલ મગજ સોજો
About this condition
Viral encephalitis is a serious inflammation of the brain caused by viral infection. It can lead to high fever, confusion, seizures, and altered consciousness requiring immediate hospitalization. Common causes in India include Japanese encephalitis, herpes simplex virus, and other mosquito-borne viruses.
Common symptoms
high fever
severe headache
confusion
seizures
stiff neck
vomiting
drowsiness
When to see a doctor: immediately - call ambulance
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | वायरल मस्तिष्क ज्वर · दिमागी बुखार · मस्तिष्क शोथ · एन्सेफलाइटिस |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வைரஸ் மூளை அழற்சி · மூளைக் காய்ச்சல் · என்செபலிடிஸ் · மூளை தொற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ವೈರಲ್ ಮೆದುಳು ಉರಿಯೂತ · ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಜ್ವರ · ಎನ್ಸೆಫಲೈಟಿಸ್ · ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಸೋಂಕು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వైరల్ మెదడు వాపు · మెదడు జ్వరం · ఎన్సెఫలైటిస్ · మెదడు సంక్రమణ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ভাইরাল মস্তিষ্ক প্রদাহ · মস্তিষ্কের জ্বর · এনসেফালাইটিস · মস্তিষ্ক সংক্রমণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | व्हायरल मेंदू दाह · मेंदूचा ताप · एन्सेफलायटिस · मेंदू संसर्ग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | વાયરલ મગજ સોજો · મગજનો તાવ · એન્સેફાલાઇટિસ · મગજ ચેપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Unspecified viral encephalitis?
high fever, severe headache, confusion, seizures, stiff neck, vomiting.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call ambulance
Is Unspecified viral encephalitis common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam and is more prevalent during monsoon, post-monsoon season.
How serious is Unspecified viral encephalitis?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call ambulance.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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