Can any long term side-affects appear after suffering from viral encephalitis?

noelyn658 · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

I heard that my friend has encephalitis. First I didn’t know what it is but when somebody explained that to me, I was terrified. It seems very dangerous. I would like to know something more about consequences. Tell me, please can any long term side-affects appear after suffering from viral encephalitis?

ferdie1559 · Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

Unfortunately, there are many long term side effects that can appear after any kind of encephalitis. Patients may have many cognitive problems, like lose of memory, certain learning disabilities, poor concentration, speech problems and others. Because of that many of them become depressed or angry. Also encephalitis may cause lack of muscle coordination, paralysis or hearing or vision defects.

Can any long term side-affects appear after suffering from viral encephalitis?

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