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Infectious Encephalitis
Definition 1
An acute infectious process that affects the brain tissue. It is usually caused by viruses and less often by bacteria, parasites, and fungi. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the brain tissue. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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