Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is characterized as acute-onset of fever and a change in mental status and/or new-onset of seizures in a person of any age at any time of the year.

• Viruses are the primary causative agents in AES cases, although other sources such as bacteria, fungus, parasites, spirochetes, chemicals, toxins, and non-infectious agents have also been reported.
• It most frequently affects children and young adults and can cause significant morbidity and ....