February 22 marks World Encephalitis Day, helping to raise awareness of a disease many don't know about.

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“My year of unraveling” is how a despairing Christy Morrill described nightmarish months when his immune system hijacked his brain. What’s called autoimmune encephalitis attacks the organ that makes ...

Encephalitis is a disease that involves the inflammation or swelling of the brain. It can happen because of infections or immune system problems, and early treatment is important. That's why Sarosh ...

Encephalitis International on Monday launched a new recognition tool to help Filipinos easily identify early warning signs of encephalitis, a disease that, if diagnosed late, could lead to severe ...

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"It is very important for people who live in or travel to these areas to be aware of the elevated risk." Health officials issue warning about spread of rare but dangerous disease: 'There is no ...