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.

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 in infectious …

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 the illness when …

Feb 20, 2024 · Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Learn about the two main types.

May 16, 2024 · Mayo Clinic neurologists, neuroradiologists and infectious disease specialists work together to diagnose and treat adults and children with encephalitis. Pediatric neurologists at Mayo …

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 · Research Mayo Clinic experts have done groundbreaking and comprehensive research on autoimmune encephalitis. In 2018, Mayo Clinic researchers published a study that found …

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 autoimmune …

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 specialists, including …

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