What is autoimmune encephalitis?

Autoimmune encephalitis is a condition in which the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks brain tissue, causing inflammation of the brain. It is mediated by antibodies, agents of the immune system.

How do members experience autoimmune encephalitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with autoimmune encephalitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for autoimmune encephalitis*

Who has autoimmune encephalitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 5
30s 6
40s 5
50s 9
60s 10
70+ 8

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 24
Female 18