| 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 occurring 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 autoimmune disease of central nervous system is_a encephalitis |
| Subclass Logical Relationships |
has phenotype some Abnormal circulating immunoglobulin concentration |