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Coronavirus and encephalitis

This is our homepage for all information about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and encephalitis. 

We will be updating supporters over the coming weeks and months, sharing information about the pandemic, factsheets and updates from the Encephalitis Society.

Our services will be continuing as normal and if you wish to contact our support team, please do so via the website or by calling +44(0)1653 699599.

We will also be regularly updating our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. If you have anything you would like to include, please get in touch.

Best wishes, the Encephalitis Society team.


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Thank you,

Dr Ava Easton, Chief Executive of the Encephalitis Society

Coronavirus - a message from our CEO

Coronavirus - a message from our CEO

A message from Dr Ava Easton, the Chief Executive of the Encephalitis Society in response to the Covid-19 outbreak Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

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Coronavirus statement

Coronavirus statement

A statement from the Encephalitis Society on coronavirus and encephalitis. (Updated 19 January 2021) Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 25th January, 2021

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Covid-19 podcasts

Covid-19 podcasts

Our podcasts regularly look at the impact of COVID-19 on encephalitis, neurology, health and wellbeing. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Author: Andrew Pitt

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Covid-19 research papers

Covid-19 research papers

A list of the latest Covid-19 research papers. Updated regularly. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Updated: 11th June, 2020

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Covid-19 surveillance programmes

Covid-19 surveillance programmes

Can you help? Physicians are needed to describe the neurological features of their Covid-19 patients. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2020

Updated: 1st June, 2020

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COVID-19 vaccination statement

COVID-19 vaccination statement

A statement from the Encephalitis Society in relation to the COVID-19 Vaccine. Developed in collaboration with our Scientific Advisory Panel Read more

Published: 28th January, 2021

Updated: 29th January, 2021

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    NMDAR antibody encephalitis

    NMDAR antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.

  • Herpes Simplex  virus encephalitis

    Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

    Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.

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    What is encephalitis?

    Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.

  • West Nile encephalitis

    West Nile encephalitis

    West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.

  • Guidelines for recovery

    Guidelines for recovery

    No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.

  • Limbic encephalitis

    Limbic encephalitis

    The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.

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    Japanese encephalitis

    Japanese encephalitis is an infectious encephalitis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquitoes, called ‘Culex’ mosquitoes.

  • Hashimoto's encephalopathy

    Hashimoto's encephalopathy

    Hashimoto's encephalopathy is a rare condition, which is probably of autoimmune origin. The concept of HE is becoming fragmented into a number of other types of autoimmune encephalitis which appear to have their own autoantibodies, prognosis and associated features.

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    Death from encephalitis

    Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.

  • Measles infection and encephalitis

    Measles infection and encephalitis

    Measles causes encephalitis in children with measles infection. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a very effective way to prevent against these diseases.

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