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  1. Research and training
  2. Research month

Research Month

In many countries (1) , encephalitis is more common than ALS/motor neurone disease (2), cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and bacterial meningitis.

And yet - in comparison - investment in medical research and general awareness around encephalitis is lacking.

That is why, in June 2019, we launched Encephalitis Research Month to highlight the need for funding into encephalitis.

Research into encephalitis is crucial.

Not only does it accelerate our understanding of why encephalitis happens, it can also lead to new treatments and therapies - saving lives and bringing hope to millions today and in the future as it has done for other conditions.

The Encephalitis Society has always been committed to increasing the amount of research we fund – but we can’t do this without your support.

That is why we need you to support Encephalitis Research Month in June 2020.

We will be updating you about our plans for our second annual Encephalitis Research Month in the run-up to June. If you would like to be kept up to date with these plans, please become a Professional Member of the Encephalitis Society. Membership is free to all medical and health professionals.

You can find out more about Encephalitis Research Month 2019 below.


(1) Encephalitis Incidence figures suggest the condition is generally more common than Motor Neurone Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and bacterial meningitis with a few exceptions. For example, MS in the US has a higher incidence, and bacterial meningitis has a higher incidence in sub-Saharan Africa, largely because in these countries the risk of catching meningitis is higher and they often have the least resources to respond effectively against the disease.”

(2) Also known as ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in North America.

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. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2019

Updated: 20th November, 2019

Author: Andrew Pitt

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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 Read more

Published: 24th May, 2019

Updated: 4th June, 2019

Author: Andrew Pitt

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Professional Membership

Sign up for free professional membership of the Society and enjoy our exciting benefits Read more

Published: 4th July, 2017

Updated: 22nd May, 2019

Author: Andrew Pitt

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    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.

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    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.

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