Though much of the material on this site has been written by neurologists and other health professionals, the Encephalitis Society is a registered charity and not medically qualified as such. The information on these pages is for general educational purposes only and should not be regarded as advice on the diagnosis or treatment of either encephalitis or any other medical condition. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, the Encephalitis Society can neither be held responsible for such information nor for any information on linked sites. The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a person affected and his/her existing doctor.