| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:10993 |
| Name | postinfectious encephalitis |
| Definition | An encephalitis that is characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy cells in the brain instead of attacking only the cells causing the infection, often occuring two to three weeks after the initial infection. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/encephalitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20356136 |
| Synonyms |
Postinfective encephalitis [EXACT] secondary encephalitis [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships |
is_a encephalitis |