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Man Becomes a Different Person After Fever and Headache, Diagnosed with Meningoencephalitis After Forgetting How to Operate His Phone 2026-09-26 09:05 A man who experienced personality and cognitive changes after a fever and headache was ultimately diagnosed with meningoencephalitis. (Photo/Provided by macniak) A man who experienced personality and cognitive changes after a fever and headache was ultimately diagnosed with meningoencephalitis. (Photo/Provided by macniak) [Newcomer Global News Network] / Chinese Editorial Team Initially thought to be a common cold due to fever and headache, a man's personality drastically changed within days, to the point where he couldn't even operate his phone, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of meningoencephalitis. Taitung Mackay Hospital shared the case, highlighting that sudden abnormal behavior and decline in daily abilities serve as crucial warning signs. This patient was initially treated for a cold, but subsequently exhibited significant changes in personality and cognition. Not only did he make frequent errors at work, but his usually gentle disposition turned irritable, and he even struggled with familiar daily tasks like operating his phone. His family initially suspected mental health issues or even 'demonic possession,' but neurological examinations revealed the true abnormality lay in his brain function. Further examinations discovered that the patient had not only inflammation of the meninges but also inflammation in the brain tissue itself.