Symptoms of viral encephalitis in adults

Sep 27, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My wife said she had a severe headache, so I quickly took her to the hospital, where the doctor diagnosed her with viral encephalitis. What are the symptoms of this disease?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Jun
Symptoms of viral encephalitis in adults typically include vomiting, nausea, fever, and headache. Patients may also develop impaired consciousness, such as reduced responsiveness or drowsiness, and in severe cases, coma may occur. Psychiatric symptoms, such as aphasia or delirium, can also appear. Additionally, some patients may experience epileptic seizures, manifesting as foaming at the mouth and body convulsions.