cephalitis

Meanings

• Noun

  A bacterial or viral infection affecting the brain, typically causing fever, headache, and meningitis.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with cephalitis after exhibiting symptoms of fever and severe headache."
  - "Cephalitis can be caused by various bacteria, including streptococcus and staphylococcus."

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Variants

List of all variants of cephalitis that leads to same result
cephalothin , cephalothins

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'kephale' meaning head, and 'itis' meaning inflammation.

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Trivia

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1. Cephalitis is not limited to humans and can affect various animal species.

2. The earliest recorded case of cephalitis dates back to ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.

3. Cephalitis can be prevented through proper hygiene practices and vaccinations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Meningitis: A common complication of cephalitis, characterized by inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

2. Encephalitis: A similar condition affecting the brain parenchyma, or brain tissue, as opposed to the meninges.

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Culture

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Cephalitis has been a topic of interest in medical literature and research due to its potential severity and complications. It has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often portraying the struggles and challenges faced by those affected.

How to Memorize "cephalitis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a swollen, inflamed head. Visualize the infection spreading through the brain and causing symptoms such as fever and headache.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cephalitis' with 'head' and 'inflammation'. Remember that it's a condition affecting the brain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word: 'C' for Cephalitis, 'H' for Head, and 'I' for Inflammation.

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