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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]

## Overview

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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### Prevalence

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The incidence/prevalence of [disease name] is approximately [number range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide.

### Incidence

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The incidence of viral encephalitis is approximately 3.5-7.4 per 100,000 individuals in the United States.[1]

### Age

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Patients of all age groups may develop encephalitis. Incidence is higher in pediatric populations.[1]

### Gender

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Males are more commonly affected with encephalitis than females, though both genders are susceptible to the disease.[1]

### Race

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There is no racial predilection to the development of encephalitis.[1] However, Native Americans are predisposed to the development of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which increases the risk of developing encephalitis.[2]

### Developed Countries

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### Developing Countries

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## References

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Granerod J, Crowcroft NS (2007). "The epidemiology of acute encephalitis". Neuropsychol Rehabil. 17 (4–5): 406–28. doi:10.1080/09602010600989620. PMID 17676528.
2. ↑ Holman RC, McQuiston JH, Haberling DL, Cheek JE (2009). "Increasing incidence of Rocky Mountain spotted fever among the American Indian population in the United States". Am J Trop Med Hyg. 80 (4): 601–5. PMID 19346384.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)