A 15-month-old child from Nova Scotia was brought to the ER with symptomology that includes fever, seizure activity, cranial palsies, and paralysis. Which form of encephalitis is best supported by the available assessment data?
A) Eastern equine encephalitis
B) Venezuelan encephalitis
C) St. Louis encephalitis
D) West Nile encephalitis

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Eastern equine encephalitis is known to cause severe symptoms such as fever, seizures, cranial nerve palsies, and paralysis, which align with the symptoms presented by the child.

A 15-Month-Old Child from Nova Scotia Was Brought to the ER