

Black's AnatomyExcerpts and Outlines From Black's Anatomy: A Study In VampirismBlack's Anatomy
Causes
Vampirism, as it is commonly called, is a condition resulting from the production or infection of a rare type of encephalitis, encephalitis vitam. Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain, commonly caused by a viral infection. Encephalitis can result from a viral infection of encephalitis transmitted through bodily fluids. It can result from a bacterial infection, such as syphilis or bacterial meningitis. It can also result as a complication from other viral diseases such as rabies. Certain parasitic protozoa can also cause encephalitis