The brain inflammation resulting from an infection is
A) general paresis.
B) dementia.
C) encephalitis.
D) meningitis.
E) tardive dyskinesia.

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Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, often resulting from a viral infection.

Answer: D
 Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, often resulting from a bacterial or viral infection. However, it does not necessarily involve inflammation of the brain tissue itself.

Therefore, the best choice is C (encephalitis) as it directly refers to inflammation of the brain.

The Brain Inflammation Resulting from an Infection Is