Hello my name is Angeli., and I contracted viral encephalitis in 1989,fro A mosquito bite.was hospitalized 17 days in Oklahoma I noticed changes in my personality.i have dealt with depression,severe anxiety.have ADHD,and am very socially introverted since the illness.I would like to know if this is usuall,and can anything be done to help me.  thank you,Angeli
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Encephalitis is irritation and inflammation of the brain often due to infections. Encephalitis is most often caused by a viral infection. Many types of viruses may cause it. Most of the encephalitis usually begins with flu-like symptoms such Ashish feverHeadache. Nausea and vomiting. Joint pain. It is mainly diagnosed by using tests that includesMRICT scan of the headCulture of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Electroencephalogram (EEG)Lumbar puncture and CSF examinationThank you.