Know The 5 Viruses in the World That Can Impact Your Brain

There has been a massive rise in the number of cases of infectious diseases across the world – and one of their most common complications is brain inflammation – which is life-threatening if not tackled well in time.

Doctors say most of the viruses impact the lining of your brain, or meninges, leading to high fever,nausea, vomiting, confusion, seizures, brain inflammation.

West Nile virus—which spreads through mosquito bites  it can lead to a life-threatening disease like Inflammation of the brain or encephalitis or inflammation of the lining of the spinal cord

Rabies is a dangerous viral infection caused by the rabies virus - primarily affecting your central nervous system.

The entire world has seen the destruction COVID-19 has caused since it led to a pandemic in 2020. COVID-19 can lead to various mental health issues like stress, anxiety, and depression, according to various research.

Dengue  causes extreme inflammation within the brain and spinal cord, further damaging your body cell tissues. In many cases, it also leads to thrombocytopenia or low platelet count, which can cause hemorrhage and eventual death.

Eastern equine encephalitis or EEE can spread through bites from an infected mosquito. It leads to brain inflammation or encephalitis and severely impacts how your brain and nerves function.