Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain as a result of infection. In a newborn it may be the result of the mother transmitting a viral or bacterial infection to the child. There are two types of encephalitis.<\/p>\n
One is primary, which is caused by an infection directly affecting the brain. The other is secondary encephalitis, which may be the result of an immune response to infection in another part of the body.<\/p>\n
In some cases, yes, this condition may be the result of (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To avoid medical conditions like secondary encephalitis in a newborn baby, healthcare professionals may take into account a mother\u2019s health condition and any bacterial or viral infections that may be passed to the child during delivery. Failure to do so…<\/span><\/p>\n