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Default I need help figuring out what this rare disease is? - 12-17-2008, 05:53 AM

Ok what i know is that in 1989 there were only 36 known cases in the US. The life expectancy is very short, and I am pretty sure it has something to do with the brain. How rare is encephalitus? could it be that? Please help me figure this out!Thanks!
   
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Default 12-27-2008, 04:11 PM

Encephalitis literally means an inflammation of the brain, but it usually refers to brain inflammation caused by a virus. It's a rare disease that occurs in approximately 0.5 per 100,000 individuals, most commonly in children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, those with HIV/AIDS or cancer. If you are not sure, you need to contact NORD (The National Organization for Rare Disorders) at (203) 744-0100
   
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