- This page has been taken from Encephalitis – a guide, which was compiled by Elaine
Dowell and Ava Easton with advice and assistance from the Society's Professional
Advisory Panel and members of the Encephalitis Society.
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Physical disabilities such as hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body)
or ataxia (unsteadiness or tremor) are easily apparent so that people who come into
contact with the person affected by encephalitis can adjust their demands and expectations.
However, other physical changes may be less apparent. The person may have general
problem with co-ordination and balance or know what they want to do but be unable
to put together a sequence of movements. The person may, therefore, appear to be
more clumsy or careless. Sometimes all physical actions are slowed compared with
previous ability.
Last modified: October 2009