What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain due to infection, autoimmune processes, toxins, and other conditions. Viral infections are a frequent cause of encephalitis.

How do members experience encephalitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with 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 encephalitis*

Who has encephalitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 5
30s 15
40s 25
50s 35
60s 31
70+ 22

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 32
Female 104