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| The range of possible symptoms and rate of development vary widely, and can also indicate many other illnesses, so specific diagnosis can be difficult. Encephalitis may begin with a flu-like illness or with a headache. Symptoms indicating that this is a more serious illness follow later and demonstrate a lowered (or altered) consciousness.You may notice personality changes, or confusion. You may develop weakness in one or more areas of your body. Check with your Doctor if you are experiencing the following. |
- Aversion to lights
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Emotional outbursts
- Fever
- Headaches
- Inability to speak
- Irritability
- Lethargy
- Neck stiffness
- Personality changes
- Possible coma
- Seizures
- Sensory changes
- Weakness in areas of the body
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