Encephalitis Support Group Epilepsy Following Encephalitis Encephalitis is one of the most common causes of acquired, non-traumatic epilepsy.
Seizures are often a feature of the acute illness.
They may also recur weeks or months after the illness has subsided and require anti-epileptic treatment. Partial seizures may take the form of prolonged absences or altered, confused behaviour with semi-purposeful actions. They may sometimes be difficult to diagnose. Epilepsy following encephalitis may be difficult to treat.