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Join us in Birmingham, UK, - or online - on Saturday, 22nd October for a special opportunity to hear real-life stories of encephalitis. Read more
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This booklet provides key information about the type of issues that people may have after encephalitis, why rehabilitation/support from professionals and families are important and what options for self-help are available. Read more
This Guide aims to support GPs by providing evidence-based and up-to-date information to help with recognising and managing the acute symptoms and after-effects of encephalitis and acquired brain injury. Read more
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What would you say to someone who was asking for advice about looking after their brain health? Read more
A Letter from Your Brain by Stephanie St. Claire may help you understand what happens with your brain after encephalitis. Read more
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ADEM usually affects children and begins after a childhood rash, other viral infections or immunisations. A variety of terminologies were used to describe it such as post-viral, post-infectious or para-infectious. Read more
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) usually affects children and begins after a childhood rash (exanthema), other viral infections or immunisations. Read more
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A collection of short films made by the Encephalitis Society where some of their young members share their experiences around returning to school and friendships, along with their advice and tips. Read more
Composer and theatre writer Ailís Ní Ríain was five-years-old when she became ill with encephalitis Read more
Aisling, from Northern Ireland, became poorly with Rhombencephalitis in 2018. This is her story Read more
Alecia is a former police officer, media risk personality and security risk consultant whose son fell ill with encephalitis as a three year-old Read more
Aled is a Welsh international rugby player who currently plays for Saracens Rugby Club Read more
Alex had just started studying music at a university in Nashville when he became poorly with Epstein-Barr viral encephalitis. This is his story. Read more
Soprano singer Aliki inspired us with her amazing recovery from encephalitis and her journey to the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent Read more
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Aliya was a 20-year-old college junior in Massachusetts, USA, when she was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis in December, 2019. Read more
Amoebas are single-celled organisms usually found in water, wet soil, rotting vegetation, animals and humans. Although most types are harmless, a few of them such as Acanthamoeba spp., Balamuthia mandrillaris, Naegleria fowleri can produce life-threatening diseases. Read more
Amy, from Sydney, Australia, underwent numerous tests before her eventual diagnosis with autoimmune encephalitis. This is her story. Read more
Anaïs, from Dublin, was 15 when she fell ill with encephalitis and her 'brain rewired'. This is her story. Read more
Ana, from Minnesota, was a happy 10-year-old when she came down with flu-like symptoms. Within days, she couldn't eat, write or wash her hair. She was later diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. Read more
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