Overview of one of the main causes of mental health and brain dysfunction called “encephalopathy”
Review of how infections and toxins can cause encephalopathy
How parasites, viruses, and bacteria can cause systemic inflammation and lead to a damaged blood brain barrier (BBB)
Neuroinflammation and microglial activation as part of the picture for infections affecting the brain
How the immune system can attack the brain and damage important structures involved with mood and behavior regulation
Broader context of non-infection causes for brain and mood imbalances
Lab testing to identify triggers for encephalopathy

Astrogliosis

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