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Signs and Symptoms of EncephalitisEncephalitis is a rare, but very serious infection that causes swelling in the brain. Many types of viruses can cause encephalitis, including herpes simplex, West Nile, mumps, and rubella. Serious cases can result in brain bleeds, brain damage, and paralysis. Like many serious infections, young children and the elderly are at a higher risk of […]
Lauren MacDonald
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New Mosquito-borne Virus Spreading North to U.S.Many of us are familiar with the West Nile Virus, which can be contracted after being bitten by a mosquito. Now, a new mosquito-borne virus has emerged, and it’s threatening to spread from the Caribbean and South America to the United States very soon. The virus is known as Chikungunya, which means “that which bends” […]
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The Mosquito Returns: What You Need to Know
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West Nile Virus Remains a Risk This Winter
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