ENCEPHALITIS: AN OVERVIEW

Course overview

Encephalitis is a serious neurologic condition characterized by inflammation of the brain parenchyma. Encephalitis is usually caused by direct invasion of the brain tissue by a virus, but it may also result from bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of encephalitis, including signs, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.