Connect Professional

The latest edition of Connect Professional - our magazine for medical professionals and researchers with an interest in encephalitis - is now available to read.

It includes information about the Encephalitis Conference 2023, a look at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, research summaries, and details about the support we can provide patients who have been affected by encephalitis.

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WEDA Conference - Empowering Hope

A three-day World Encephalitis Day event in Jacksonville, Florida, in February 2024. Brought to you by The World Encephalitis Day Alliance
Baroness Fiona Twycross

Baroness (Fiona) Twycross was appointed to the House of Lords in November 2022. She is Education Spokesperson in the Lords and a Labour Whip.
Predictors and psychological outcomes associated with perceived boundary ambiguity in families affected by acute, non-progressive neurological conditions
CIELO study

Funding the gaps in encephalitis research

We fund the gaps in research into encephalitis and its consequences
Driving research in LMICs

The Encephalitis Society drives research in low and middle-income countries
Supporting training in LMICs

We support training and networking opportunities in low and middle-income countries
Responding to emergencies

The Encephalitis Society is keen to address and respond to emergencies around inflammation of the brain
Putting patients at the heart of research

The Encephalitis Society puts patients at the heart of research
Supporting the next generation of researchers

We nurture and inspire the next generation of researchers and clinicians
Research study - can you help?

Researchers at Kings College London are looking for young people to travel to London and help with an encephalitis study
Research: the challenges we face

What are the challenges the Encephalitis Society faces with funding research?
Priority areas of research

What are the priority areas of research for the Encephalitis Society?
Encephalitis research: 30 years of achievements

A snapshot of the Encephalitis Society's past research achievements

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 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?

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

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.
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

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.
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.
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.