A summary of encephalitis research in 2019

A summary of key research studies as featured in our Research Summary - Advances in Encephalitis 2019 Read more
Newsletter - Summer 2020

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Kim's top tips for New Year health and well-being

We asked our health and wellbeing guru, Kim Ingleby, to share her advice with anyone who is looking to set themself a challenge in the New Year. Here is what she had to say: Read more

The year that was - our highlights from 2020

Come on a journey with us as we take a look back at some of our highlights from 2020 Read more

12 Days of Tom appeal

Professor Tom Solomon, the President of the Encephalitis Society, is appealing for your help during his 12 Days of Tom Christmas appeal Read more

Exceptional Service Awards 2021

Nominate a doctor, nurse, social work, teacher, legal professional in our Exceptional Service Awards Read more

Podcast - Living and working in India during COVID-19

Podcast: Living and working in India during COVID-19 and the impact of this pandemic on black and ethnic minority communities Read more

Dave's Gaming Marathon

Dave Smith, a Trustee with the Encephalitis Society, will be taking on a 24 hour Gaming Marathon from 8pm on Friday, November 20. Read more

Royal award for Professor Peter Kennedy

Professor Peter Kennedy honoured with RSE Royal Medal, awarded on the authority of Her Majesty The Queen Read more

Help us light up global landmarks for World Encephalitis Day

We need your help to turn global landmarks red on World Encephalitis Day 2021 Read more

Blackbaud Update

Information on the Blackbaud security incident Read more

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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 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.
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

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