World Encephalitis News Today

Claire Muffett-Reece went to bed one night in 2021 with what she thought was a common cold.

A husband in Uckfield, who claims his wife suffered severe brain damage because of delays in diagnosis and treatment, has spoken out as he backs a major awareness campaign.

Winchester Cathedral are holding a special service for World Encephalitis Day.

Anton Lavery will pedal 875 miles in 7 days for The Encephalitis Society, across Essex and Hertfordshire. His 125 mile daily route starts on April 9, 2022.

Nurse saved friends life after spotting early warning signs Hayleigh had to learn to walk and talk again after being diagnosed with the illness Updated A nurse saved her friends life after realising she was showing the signs of encephalitis. Lauren Knowles, who works as a nurse at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, was growing increasingly concerned for her friend Hayleigh Wellard, after she began suffering from seizures and symptoms of psychosis. Hayleigh, who was aged 19 at the time, said she firs...

Nurse saved friends life by spotting early warning signs of devastating condition Now Lauren Knowles wants to raise awareness of the symptoms in a bid to help others (Image: Hayleigh Wellard) Sign up to our free newsletter for the top North Wales stories sent straight to your e-mail Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for oth...

Patients with COVID-19 are at risk for neurologic complications, including encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain.

‘A cold sore on the brain had life changing impact THE devastating consequences of encephalitis have been highlighted this week, after a local teenager embarked on an awareness campaign. Naomi Hargan (17) from Douglas Bridge told of how “a cold sore on the brain” had a life-changing impact on her grandmother Bridie. Initially it was thought Bridie (76) had the flu in March 2019 when she took ill to her bed. However it soon became clear that the popular local woman’s condition was much w...

Family heartache urges Tyrone teen to raise awareness of rare brain condition "It has affected both myself and my family hugely. Everything in our lives has changed dramatically and nothing will ever be the same again." Updated Naomi Hargan and her granny Bridie Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you the...

A PENSIONER is raising awareness about his rare condition.