Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system acting up. That’s why ...
Right now, neurologists don’t have one test that can identify multiple causes of inflammatory neurological diseases such as encephalitis and meningitis. But UC San Francisco researchers say their new ...
Brain Disease Encephalitis: The Silent Inflammation That Can Change Everything: By Aarushi Bose When the brain becomes inflamed, even simple functions can turn uncertain. Brain disease encephalitis ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Ever since I had my son, I tend to worry whenever he gets ill, so I try to educate myself on different viruses and autoimmune disorders. I recently came across encephalitis. What is ...
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Encephalitis vs. meningitis

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Meningitis causes swelling in the membranes around the brain and spinal ...
Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain often caused by infections or autoimmune processes, 1 is a serious and sometimes life-altering condition. While the acute symptoms of encephalitis—including ...