bacterial encephalitis

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bac·te·ri·al en·ceph·a·li·tis

encephalitis of bacterial etiology.
Synonym(s): encephalitis pyogenica, purulent encephalitis, suppurative encephalitis
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bacterial encephalitis

Inflammation of the brain caused by bacteria.
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bac·te·ri·al en·ceph·a·li·tis

(bak-tērē-ăl en-sefă-lītis)
Encephalitis caused by bacterial activity.
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