Infectious diseases are on the rise and one of the common complications of the diseases is brain inflammation, which could eventually prove to be life-threatening, if not tackled on time. Encephalitis is one such complication which can cause inflammation of the active tissues of the brain. Many times this can happen due to an infection. Swelling in the brain can lead to headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, mental confusion and seizures. Viruses can also impact the lining of the brain, or meninges, which can lead to fever, tiredness, headache, neck stiffness, nausea or vomiting, drowsiness, and confusion. Brain inflammation can lead to coma or death if not treated on time.
Here are common viruses that can impact brain:
