The pediatric nurse caring for a patient with encephalitis explains to the parents that the most common origin of encephalitis is which of the following?
A.
Bacterial
B.
Fungal
C.
Parasitic
D.
Viral
ANS: D
Encephalitis is usually viral in origin and occurs with an acute febrile illness that is characterized by cerebral edema and infection of surrounding meninges. Less common etiologies are fungal, bacterial, and parasitic infections; exposure to toxins or drugs; and cancer.
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