May 16, 2024 · Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain. It can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, or by immune cells mistakenly attacking the brain.

Dec 12, 2024 · For some patients, infections from bacteria or viruses can cause their illness, which is called infectious encephalitis. For other patients, their own immune system causes …

May 16, 2024 · Serious illness associated with encephalitis is usually severe and relatively sudden, so seek emergency medical care. Your healthcare team will likely include specialists …

Feb 20, 2024 · Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system …

Dec 13, 2024 · Autoimmune encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is a group of conditions that causes swelling in the brain. This happens because the immune system mistakenly attacks brain cells.

Dec 13, 2024 · Autoimmune encephalitis diagnosis involves a review of your symptoms, a physical exam and several tests. It's important to get an accurate diagnosis because …

May 16, 2024 · Mayo Clinic's encephalitis team includes experts who specialize in the brain and nervous system (neurologists), brain imaging (neuroradiologists) and infectious diseases.

Sep 17, 2020 · Meningitis: Inflammation of membranes around your brain and spinal cord

Mar 1, 2025 · Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus. It works by causing your body to produce its own protection …

Dec 13, 2024 · An accurate diagnosis from autoimmune encephalitis specialists is necessary to get the right treatment. At Mayo Clinic, autoimmune encephalitis neurologists and other …