A Texas college student spent months suffering from unexplained seizures and psychosis before UTHealth Houston doctors determined she had a rare condition.
ANSWER: Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain, which is a rare condition. It can be caused by infections (especially viruses) or autoimmune reactions, including antibody-mediated encephalitis.
Dear J.M.: Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain, which is a rare condition. It can be caused by infections ...
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