- Encephalitis is much more commonly viral than bacterial
- Bacterial etiologies (same as for meningitis) include: strep, h flu, listeria, neisseria
- Acute fever, stiff neck, head ache, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, seizures, focal neuro deficits
- Bacterial encephalitis can occur along w/meningitis
- Often ill appearing
- Febrile, confused
- Sometimes focal neurologic deficits (e.g. focal weakness, sensory impairment, other) based on site of inflammation