Resources-FactSheets

Fact sheets

General

Question and Answers 1

Discharge from Hospital 15

Pathways Through a Medico-Legal Investigation 16

Clinical Negligence and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Encephalitis 17

The Challenge of Caring 21

Wills and Legacies 38

Immunisation (Vaccinations) 39

The Encephalitis Society, with advice from Dr Natasha Crowcroft, Consultant Epidemiologist, Immunisation Division, Health Protection Agency, offer advice regarding the current discusssion on immunisation.

Measles, mumps and rubella infections and encephalitis 43

Dr Natasha Consultant Epidemiologist, Immunisation Division, Health Protection Agency, argues the case for MMR vaccinations.

Loss of a loved one 41

Sympathy and information for those suffering bereavement

Loss of a Child 42

It is a shattering blow when a child you love dies. This factsheet has information and organisations which may help.

Going to Meetings with Professionals 18
Ava Easton, Encephalitis Society Development Manager

Many people are nervous about talking to those who have a degree of control over their lives or the lives of those they care for. There may be additional difficulties following Encephalitis, perhaps with communication or memory that you or your loved one may now face.

Types of Encephalitis

Subacute -Sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) 4

Hashimoto's Encephalitis 5

Japanese Encephalitis 6

Rasmussen's Encephalitis 7

Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE) 8

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) 9

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) in Children 40

West Nile Encephalitis 10

Tick-Borne Encephalitis 11

Lymbic Encephalitis 13

Brain Stem Encephalitis 45