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Gavin's story

Gavin, from Kentucky, was four-years-old when he became poorly with meningoencephalitis. His mum, Andrea, writes about his illness, the difficulties he faced, and his new career as a model
22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2020

Twenty two highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2020 on Saturday, 22nd February
World Health Organization visit

We recently paid a visit to the offices of the World Encephalitis Day to hand over a 28,000 petition calling on the World Health Organization to talk about why encephalitis matters.
£2.6 million study to look at new treatment for autoimmune encephalitis

A £2.6 million study will investigate new treatments for autoimmune encephalitis

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.
Membership

Our membership scheme is open to everyone across the world

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.