A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with signs of plumbism (lead poisoning). On ...

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Encephalitis is an inflammation of the white and gray matter of the brain. It may be associated with meningitis. Encephalitis is caused by a virus, bacteria, or chemicals (e.g., as in lead poisoning). Encephalitis can attack suddenly, causing violent headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. The person may show muscular weakness, tremors, or visual disturbances. Guillain-Barr syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of the peripheral nervous system. Acute transverse myelitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spinal cord.