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What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It is caused either by an infection invading the brain (infectious encephalitis) or through the immune system attacking the brain in error (post-infectious or autoimmune encephalitis).

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1500K

People are affected by encephalitis globally each year

78%

of people across the world do not know what encephalitis is

224M

People reached during our 2024 World Encephalitis Day campaign

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John's encephalitis story

Viral Meningoencephalitis Lived Experience - John's Story

Before developing encephalitis, John worked as principal teacher in a large school for children with complex learning needs in the center of Dublin. He was actively involved both locally and nationally on Education Boards and worked part-time in three of the teacher training colleges. He has been playing piano since he was a child and is convinced that his passion for music was a fundamental part of his recovery.

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Henry

Henry: Bereavement from encephalitis shared by parents, Louise and Richard

Henry's parents, Louise and Richard, share the trauma they encountered when Henry died. Henry spent one week in hospital after his parents recognised that something wasn't right with him. After many tests and eventually surgery, Henry sadly passed away a few days before his 9th birthday.

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Douglas and his friends

Autoimmune Encephalitis - Dougie's story told by wife, Gail

Gail shares her husband, Dougie's, story of autoimmune encephalitis. Gail talks about how Dougie went from being very active - running and playing rugby - to battling through the effects of encephalitis. Dougie sadly passed away in April 2024.

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One person is diagnosed with encephalitis every minute.

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One person is diagnosed with encephalitis every minute, and life for them and their family will never be the same again. Make a donation today and help us build a world without death and disability from encephalitis.

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2nd and 3rd December 2024 Royal College of Physicians, London and virtually Registrations are now open! (in-person and virtual tickets are available) Book your tickets here ENCEPHALITIS 2024 is an excellent forum for physicians, scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to exchange ideas, knowledge and clinical experience relating to encephalitis. You can join us in-person at […]

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