Encephalitis Research Month - interviews

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KMFM

KMFM is a radio station based in Kent.

Interview with Dr Ava Easton

Interview with Fran Geall

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That's TV Scotland Central

WATCH - Yvonne Collins spoke about her daughter Annabelle to That's TV Scotland Central

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The Global Challenge of Vector Borne Diseases

Examine the global challenge of vector-borne diseases and how vector control practices can reduce the risk to public health.
Mark's story

Mark became ill with viral encephalitis caused by the Epstein Bar Virus when he was a rugby mad 17-year-old. He reflects on his journey 16 years later.
Richard's story

"Before encephalitis, I cried perhaps a handful of times in my adult life. Of all the changes that encephalitis has brought into my life, crying frequently is not one that I am sorry about."
Natasha's story

Natasha was a happy and health toddler when she fell ill with encephalitis in 1996. She talks about her recovery, the guilt she sometimes feels, and coming to terms with the impact that encephalitis has had on her.

Covid-19 and the Brain

COVID-19 And The Brain: Are There Neurocognitive Effects Of The Pandemic? - Professor Huw Williams, Ms Hope Kent, Dr Bonnie-Kate Dewar
Covid-19 surveillance programmes

Can you help? Physicians are needed to describe the neurological features of their Covid-19 patients.
Coronavirus statement

A statement from the Encephalitis Society on coronavirus and encephalitis. (Updated May 5)
How we help health professionals

The Encephalitis Society works closely with health professionals around the world, providing information, collaborating on research and offering expertise wherever possible
Encephalitis Research - Find out more

Find out more about encephalitis research, the work that is being carried out and some of the people behind research around the world.
Why we need your help during Encephalitis Research Month

Dr Ava Easton, Chief Executive of the Encephalitis Society, on why we need your help during Encephalitis Research Month.
Neurology Training Program, Zambia

An international multi-institutional team is working together to train young neurologists in Zambia
Encephalitis and Covid 19 Seed Funding

The grant is now closed! Thank you very much for all applicants to our Encephalitis and Covid-19 Seed Funding project.
Professional Membership

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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.