Viral encephalitis risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]

## Overview[edit | edit source]

Common risk factors in the development of encephalitis are immunodeficiency and extremes of age.

## Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

* Age - In general, young children and older adults are at greater risk of most types of viral encephalitis
* Weakened Immune system
* Certain geographical locations are more prone for ticks and mosquitoes bite
* Outdoor activities - It can increase the risk of insects bites
* Season of the year - it is commoner in summer and fall

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