When to see a doctor
Get immediate care if you are experiencing any of the more-severe symptoms associated with encephalitis. A severe headache, fever and altered consciousness require urgent care. Infants and young children with any signs or symptoms of encephalitis should receive urgent care.
What happens if encephalitis goes untreated?
For people who have severe cases it may require weeks or months for them to get better. It can sometimes cause permanent brain damage or even death. People with encephalitis may also experience: paralysis.
What are the most serious symptoms of encephalitis?
Symptoms of encephalitis
- confusion or disorientation.
- seizures or fits.
- changes in personality and behaviour.
- difficulty speaking.
- weakness or loss of movement in some parts of the body.
- loss of consciousness.
