Symptoms of encephalitis may be mild to begin with, but can become more serious over hours or days.
Occasionally the symptoms may develop gradually over several weeks or even months.
The first symptoms of encephalitis can be similar to Bird flu , such as:
Some people may also have a spotty or blistery rash on their skin.
But these early symptoms don't always appear and sometimes the first signs of encephalitis may be the more serious symptoms listed below.
More severe symptoms develop when the brain is affected, such as:
There may also be symptoms of meningitis , such as a severe headache, sensitivity to bright lights, a stiff neck and a spotty rash that doesn't fade whena glass is pressed against it.
Dial 999 immediately to request an ambulance if you or someone else has serious symptoms of encephalitis.
It's a medical emergencythat needs to be seen in hospital as soon as possible.
Read about how encephalitis is diagnosed and how encephalitis is treated .
Find out about encephalitis, a rare but serious condition that causes inflammation of the brain.
Find out about the main signs and symptoms of encephalitis, and when to get medical advice.
Find out about the main causes of encephalitis, including viral infections and problems with the immune system.
Find out about the tests that may need to be carried out to diagnose encephalitis, including brain scans and a lumbar puncture.
Find out how and where encephalitis is treated.
Find out about the further problems that can occur after encephalitis, and what help and support is available.
Dalili za encephalitis zinaweza kuwa nyepesi mwanzoni, lakini zinaweza kuwa nzito zaidi baada ya saa au siku. Nyakati nyingine dalili hizo zaweza kutokea hatua kwa hatua kwa muda wa majuma au hata miezi kadhaa. Dalili za kwanza za encephalitis zinaweza kuwa sawa na homa ya ndege, kama vile: Watu wengine wanaweza pia kuwa na mlipuko wa madoa au mlipuko kwenye ngozi yao. Hata hivyo, dalili hizi za mapema hazionekani mara zote na wakati mwingine dalili za kwanza za encephalitis zinaweza kuwa dalili mbaya zaidi zilizoorodheshwa hapa chini. Ugonjwa wa meningitis unaweza kuwa na dalili kama vile maumivu makali ya kichwa, mwelekeo wa mwanga mkali, shingo ngumu na mlipuko wa madoa ambao haupungua wakati kioo kinapofungwa. Piga simu ya 999 mara moja ili uombe ambulansi ikiwa wewe au mtu mwingine ana dalili mbaya za encephalitis. Ni dharura ya matibabu ambayo inahitaji kuonekana katika hospitali haraka iwezekanavyo. Soma kuhusu jinsi ugonjwa wa ubongo unavyogunduliwa na jinsi ugonjwa wa ubongo unavyotibiwa. Ugonjwa wa encephalitis ni ugonjwa wa kawaida lakini mbaya ambao husababisha uvimbe wa ubongo. Jifunze kuhusu dalili na dalili kuu za encephalitis, na wakati wa kupata ushauri wa kitiba. Jifunze kuhusu visababishi vikuu vya encephalitis, kutia ndani maambukizo ya virusi na matatizo ya mfumo wa kinga. Kwa mfano, unaweza kufanya uchunguzi wa ubongo ili kujua ikiwa una ugonjwa wa encephalitis, kama vile uchunguzi wa ubongo na upasuaji wa lumbar. Jifunze jinsi na mahali ambapo ugonjwa wa ubongo hutibiwa. Jifunze kuhusu matatizo mengine yanayoweza kutokea baada ya ugonjwa wa ubongo, na msaada na utegemezo unaopatikana.