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The risk of encephalitis (brain inflammation) from viral infections is higher in people with weak immune systems. Encephalitis is the inflammation of brain tissue. Although it is rare, encephalitis affects one in 200,000 Americans. When encephalitis strikes, symptoms such as personality changes, seizures, and weakness may occur.
Individuals with weakened immune systems, children and seniors for example, are more susceptible to encephalitis as it is commonly caused by a viral infection. In this case it can also be referred to as viral encephalitis.