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Information for patients in a no-deal EU exit Read more

Published: 11th March, 2019

Author: Alina Ellerington

Social CEO award for Ava

Social CEO award for Ava

Dr Ava Easton, CEO of the Encephalitis Society was among the winners at the Social CEO Awards, supported by the Guardian Newspaper Read more

Published: 17th November, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

Royal Society of Medicine 2017

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Photographs from Encephalitis: My Brain and Me 2017 Read more

Published: 1st August, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

House of Lords peer appointed Vice President

House of Lords peer appointed Vice President

Baroness Anne McIntosh of Pickering has been appointed Vice President of the Encephalitis Society Read more

Published: 28th June, 2017

Updated: 12th July, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

Encephalitis Conference - Call for Abstracts

Encephalitis Conference - Call for Abstracts

We are seeking speakers for our annual Encephalitis Conference in London this December Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2017

Updated: 23rd August, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

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  • NMDAR antibody encephalitis

    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.

  • What is encephalitis?

    What is encephalitis?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Death from encephalitis

    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.

  • Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

    Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

    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.

  • Emotional and behavioural changes

    Emotional and behavioural changes

    Following encephalitis, some people may experience emotional and behavioural changes including low mood, increased anxiety, depression, mood swings, frustration, aggression, impulsivity, disinhibition, and/or poor emotional regulation.

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    Our Support Service is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis, recovery and rehabilitation or emotional support.

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