In mild cases of encephalitis, the inflammation will likely resolve in a few days. 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.

Can you get rid of encephalitis?

If a cause of encephalitis is found, treatment will start straight away. Possible treatments include: antiviral medicine – used if encephalitis is caused by the herpes simplex or chickenpox viruses; it's usually given into a vein three times a day for 2 to 3 weeks.

Can the brain recover from encephalitis?

Recovery. The inflammation of the brain can last from a few days to two or three months. After this, most people find that they make their best recovery from their symptoms within two or three months.