Acute encephalitis syndrome is a serious health problem in India and it has assumed epidemic proportions in Bihar. This disease causes inflammation of the brain. Symptoms range from high fever confusion disorientation and delirium. It can induce coma if left untreated. Most of the victims are children. The recent outbreak of the disease in Bihar has so far claimed 110 lives. This has spread fear among many patients. Everybody wants to know if it is safe to eat litchis. Encephalitis is spreading in litchi growing areas of Bihar including Muzaffarpur district besides making an appearance in other parts of the