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The evaluation of seizure treatment in autoimmune encephalitis

Researchers have investigated the effects of immunotherapy and antiepileptic drugs on seizures in autoimmune encephalitis Read more

My Brain & Medicine 2019

Read our blog and see all the photographs from My Brain & Medicine at the Royal Society of Medicine, 2019 Read more

Measles, vaccines and encephalitis - a blog

A blog by Dr Ava Easton, Chief Executive of the Encephalitis Society, about measles, vaccinations and encephalitis Read more

Revisiting our special relationships in the U.S.

Phillippa Chapman, the Encephalitis Society's Director of Services, writes about her trip to New York City for the Autoimmune Encephalitis Symposium in April, 2019 Read more

Q&A - Stanley Zimba

A Q&A with Stanley Zimba who is one of the first trainees of the Neurology Training Program in Zambia. Read more

Q&A - Nfwama Kawatu-Mulenga

A Q&A with Nfwama Kawatu-Mulenga who is one of the first trainees of the Neurology Training Program in Zambia. Read more

Your chance to Meet the Scientists

You are invited to family fun days in Liverpool, Oxford and London to meet some of our favourite scientists, learn about the brain and get your hands dirty with some experiments! Read more

Exceptional Service Awards 2019

Do you want to recognise an individual or an organisation which has gone the extra mile in supporting you in your treatment or rehabilitation after encephalitis? Read more

Encephalitis Society take on Three Peaks Challenge

Celebrating 25 years with a 25 mile challenge! Read more

Highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2019

Highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2019, including photographs, articles, blogs, radio and television interviews and podcasts. Read more

National Lottery Community Fund awards £147,500 grant to Encephalitis Society

A £147,500 National Lottery Community Fund grant will fund a three-year project helping families affected by encephalitis Read more

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The evaluation of seizure treatment in autoimmune encephalitis

Researchers have investigated the effects of immunotherapy and antiepileptic drugs on seizures in autoimmune encephalitis

My Brain and Me - Louise's story

Louise talks about how ADEM (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis) has affected her life. This film is part of our My Brain and Me project.

BACCN Conference 2019

BACCN Conference 2019 has a fantastic line-up of Keynotes lined up who will speak on topics closely related to the conference theme of "Moral Courage".

Omar K. Siddiqi MD MPH, Director - Global Neurology Program, Division of Neuro-Immunology, Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School Visiting Lecturer, University of Zambia School of Medicine

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.