Follow us: hu Improving life after brain injury Need to talk? 0808 800 2244 Donate Home About brain injury Individuals Types of brain injury Encephalitis Encephalitis What is Encephalitis? Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, most often caused by infections. What are the causes of Encephalitis? In the UK, the cause in over 50% of cases is unknown, despite extensive testing. Where the cause is identified, it is most likely to be the Herpes-Simplex virus, but there are a number of other viruses or bacteria that can cause encephalitis. How is Encephalitis diagnosed? Encephalitis resulting from Herpes-Simplex virus can be treated quite effectively with an anti-viral drug, but early diagnosis is important to reduce the long-term damage. How is Encephalitis treated? At present, there are few effective treatments for encephalitis causes by different viruses, and care mainly focuses on support and symptom management. Do people recover after Encephalitis? In many cases, people will make a good recovery from encephalitis, but nerve cells in the brain may be damaged. This can lead to long-term effects, which are sometimes severe. What are the effects of Encephalitis? You can read more about the symptoms of Encephalitis in the effects of brain injury section. Most Headway groups and branches can offer support to people with Encephalitis, their family and carers. Get support from Headway Headway offers a range of support to people with a brain injury, their family and friends. From a network of local groups and branches to specialist nurses, grants to individuals in need, a Brain Injury Identity Card and a nurse-led helpline. Explore the Supporting you section to find out how we can help. My story Alison Winterburn "I know I can no longer live the life I had before brain injury, but I'm fighting so hard to build a worthwhile new one." Read story Rehabilitation and continuing care Find out more In your area Find brain injury support in your area by searching our directory of local Headway groups and branches, specialist solicitors, approved care providers and charity shops. Find out more Brain injury and me Stories of life after brain injury Supporting you Find out how Headway can help Effects of brain injury Find out more Friends of Headway Individual membership Join/Renew Contact Us t: 0115 924 0800 e: enquiries@headway.org.uk Help us improve life after brain injury. Donate Improving life after brain injury 0808 800 2244 Call our free helpline 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Or email helpline@headway.org.uk Join our online Community 27k Likes 25k Followers 3k Subscribers Privacy policy Cookies Terms & Conditions Accessibility Contact Us Resource centre Find a Headway Approved care providers Charity shops Fundraising comments, feedback and complaints Vacancies Join our mailing list Headway - the brain injury association is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity no. 1025852) and the Office of the Scottish Regulator (Charity no. SC 039992). Headway is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 2346893. © Copyright Headway 2021 - Site designed and developed by MEDIAmaker By clicking 'Accept All Cookies’ you agree to the storing of cookies on your device. This will help us to offer the best possible experience and develop more of the information you need. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings