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£2.3m study to investigate neurological effects of COVID-19

A £2.3 million study will investigate the neurological or neuropsychiatric effects of COVID-19
London Halloween Walk

Back for 2021 – why not treat yourself to a hair-raising hike around some of London's scary streets and historic haunts on this Halloween Walk
2021 Virgin Virtual Money London Marathon

Take part in the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon, 03 October – Your Run, Your Way!

£2.3m study to investigate neurological effects of COVID-19

A £2.3 million study will investigate the neurological or neuropsychiatric effects of COVID-19
London Halloween Walk

Back for 2021 – why not treat yourself to a hair-raising hike around some of London's scary streets and historic haunts on this Halloween Walk
2021 Virgin Virtual Money London Marathon

Take part in the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon, 03 October – Your Run, Your Way!
22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2021

Here are 22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day on the 22nd February, 2021.
My Brain and Medicine 2021

Join the Encephalitis Society for our first digital My Brain and Medicine, Monday April 26, 2021. There will be talks by professionals working in the field of encephalitis and people who have been directly affected by encephalitis.
To Olivia - blog

To Olivia, a Sky Original Film, is released on 19th February 2021. In this blog, Dr Ava Easton, the Chief Executive of the Encephalitis Society, takes a look at the film starring Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes
COVID-19 vaccination statement

A statement from the Encephalitis Society in relation to the COVID-19 Vaccine. Developed in collaboration with our Scientific Advisory Panel
Covid-19 vaccinations and encephalitis - podcast

Professor Tom Solomon chats to Dr Ava Easton and answers your questions around COVID-19 vaccinations and encephalitis
Encephalitis Conference 2020 - Highlights

See the highlights of Encephalitis 2020 - our annual conference for health care professionals and researchers interested in encephalitis
One month to go until World Encephalitis Day 2021

There is only one month to go until World Encephalitis Day 2021. Find out how you can get involved

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.