encephalitic
/ˌɛnsɛfəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by encephalitis, a serious inflammation of the brain.
- The patient showed encephalitic symptoms, including severe headaches and confusion.
- The encephalitic form of the virus is rare but often leads to long-term neurological damage.
- Doctors diagnosed the child with an encephalitic infection after the spinal tap results came back.