VACCINATION ENCEPHALITIS
\vˌaksɪnˈe͡ɪʃən ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \vˌaksɪnˈeɪʃən ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈaɪtɪs], \v_ˌa_k_s_ɪ_n_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n ɛ_n_s_ˌɛ_f_ɐ_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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An acute or subacute inflammatory process of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM characterized histologically by multiple foci of perivascular demyelination. Symptom onset usually occurs several days after an acute viral infection or immunization, but it may coincide with the onset of infection or rarely no antecedent event can be identified. Clinical manifestations include CONFUSION, somnolence, FEVER, nuchal rigidity, and involuntary movements. The illness may progress to COMA and eventually be fatal. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p921)
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