DISEASE NAME:
Viral encephalitis, not otherwise specified, in Ireland
CATEGORY:
Other Disease
Viral encephalitis, not otherwise specified, in Ireland
Encephalitis is an inflammatory process of the brain associated with neurological dysfunction. Most cases require hospitalisation. Acute viral encephalitis has been a notifiable disease in Ireland since 1981.
Viral encephalitis data are collected by HPSC with the assistance of Departments of Public Health, Microbiology Laboratories and the National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL).
Information, Data and Reports for Viral encephalitis, not otherwise specified, in Ireland
Ireland’s specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases.