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Encephalitis (Sleeping Sickness)
SYMPTOMS. The sleeping sickness is accompanied by high fever, drowsiness
that may extend into stupor, stiff neck and severe headache. There may also
be confusion, coma, convulsions and paralysis of the extremities.
CAUSES. Viruses cause acute imflammation of the brain. It is sometimes
caused by complications measles, whooping cough, chicken pox or flu.
TREATMENT. There are no specific drugs available for treatment at this time.
.Bed rest, intravenous feeding and cold compresses are some of the measures
that may be directed by your doctor. There is usually complete recovery.