Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, often due to infection or immune-related causes.
Symptoms may include fever, headache, confusion, unusual behavior, drowsiness, seizures, weakness, speech difficulty, or changes in consciousness.
Imaging helps when doctors need to look for inflammation in the brain, check which areas are affected, and rule out other causes of acute neurological symptoms.
MRI can help show which parts of the brain are affected and support the overall diagnosis along with lab and clinical findings.
Management depends on the cause and may include antivirals, immune treatment, intensive monitoring, and supportive neurological care.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
