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  • 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. Read more

  • Factsheets

    Factsheets

    We produce factsheets on various topics from symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and types of encephalitis to effects, recovery and rehabilitation. Read more

  • Encephalitis in adults. A guide

    Encephalitis in adults. A guide

    Encephalitis in Adults. A guide explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and after-effects of the illness and provides guidelines for recovery and rehabilitation. Read more

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Encephalitis in adults

Encephalitis in adults. A guide

Encephalitis in adults. A guide

Encephalitis in Adults. A guide explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and after-effects of the illness and provides guidelines for recovery and rehabilitation. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2017

Updated: 29th March, 2019

Author: Alina Ellerington

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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. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2018

Updated: 1st May, 2020

Author: Alina Ellerington

Related topics:
  • Encephalitis in adults
Factsheets

Factsheets

We produce factsheets on various topics from symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and types of encephalitis to effects, recovery and rehabilitation. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2017

Updated: 5th June, 2019

Author: Alina Ellerington

Related topics:
  • Encephalitis in children
  • Encephalitis in adults
Responding to challenging behaviour

Responding to challenging behaviour

Following encephalitis, some people may experience behaviours that are challenging to manage. Families and friends may struggle to understand and cope with these new behaviours. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2017

Updated: 1st March, 2019

Author: Alina Ellerington

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  • 22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2021

    22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2021

    Here are 22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day on the 22nd February, 2021.

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    World Encephalitis Day coverage

    A round-up of media coverage for World Encephalitis Day 2021

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    A music playlist for World Encephalitis Day 2021

    A Spotify playlist of songs for World Encephalitis Day 2021 - inspired by musicians connected to the Encephalitis Society as well as TV shows and movies which are related in part to encephalitis.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Japanese 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

    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

    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 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.

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