Latest about Encephalitis
In Rare Disorder, Woman's Immune System Attacks Her Own Brain
A young woman's weeklong bout of "strange behavior" was caused by a rare disease in which the immune system attacks the brain, according to a new report of the woman's case.
Infections with Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Can Cause Brain Inflammation, Death
The chikungunya virus usually causes fever and severe pain, but it may also lead to brain inflammation and even death, a new study shows.
Unusual Parasite from Organ Donor Sickens 3 People
An undetected parasite in an organ donor caused severe brain problems in three transplant patients.
Why Knut the Polar Bear Died So Suddenly
Knut the polar bear, the global sensation that captured the public imagination, died of an autoimmune disorder that caused his immune system to attack his brain.
West Nile Cases Down in 2013
Reported cases of West Nile virus dropped in the United States in 2013 compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Woman's Death from Rabies Highlights 'Missed Opportunity' in Public Health
When a South Carolina woman sought advice on how to remove bats from her home, she wasn't told about rabies risk associated with bats.
Mystery of 'Little House' Character's Blindness Solved
Laura Ingalls Wilder's sister likely went blind from brain inflammation, not scarlet fever as the books suggest.
