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Encephalitis

Inflammation of the tissues of the brain which can cause lasting brain damage.

Encephalopathy

Any disease of the brain.

Endemic

A disease restricted to a place, region or population

Epidemic

An outbreak of a disease that spreads within a community. A pandemic is an epidemic over a vast area – it usually refers to an outbreak that affects several countries.

Epiglotitis

Inflammation or swelling of the epiglottis that can cause a blockage of the airway, which can be fatal