EncephalitisInflammation of the brain
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Inflammation of the brain, which may be caused by a bacterial or viral infection or an autoimmune reaction.
PsychosisSevere mental disorder marking a break from reality
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A severe mental disorder causing thought and emotions to be so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.
MisdiagnosisWrong identification of a medical condition
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The incorrect diagnosis of an illness or condition.
SeizureA sudden occurrence of symptoms due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
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A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that affects how a person feels or acts for a short time.
AntibodyA protein used by the immune system to neutralize harmful bacteria and viruses.
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A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien.