World Encephalitis Day (WED) held on February22, celebrates and honors the millions of lives affected by encephalitis, a brain inflammation condition.
Highlights:
- World Encephalitis Day on February 22 is the global awareness day for encephalitis
- Where encephalitis affected people come together to shine a light on the condition
- Since its launch in 2014, this day has reached over 236 million people worldwide
World Encephalitis Day (WED), observed on the 22nd of February, is the global awareness day for people and families who have been affected by encephalitis. This day was founded by The Encephalitis Society in 2014 and has been held annually ever since. Now it has reached over 236 million people through media features, events, and social media over the years.
Encephalitis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain, mostly caused by viruses. Though rare, it is a serious condition and needs urgent treatment in a hospital.
Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain, mostly caused by viruses. Though rare, it is a serious condition and needs urgent treatment in a hospital.
‘World Encephalitis Day encourages everyone to share information on encephalitis to raise awareness globally.’
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Encephalitis is a destructive neurological condition that occurs due to inflammation of the brain. It affects anyone irrespective of age, sex, or ethnicity.
Despite these facts, 77% of people globally do not know about encephalitis. This shows that there is lesser awareness of the condition worldwide.
Convulsions / Seizures / Fits - Symptom Evaluation
Seizure or a convulsion is a result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. If there are two or more unprovoked seizures at an interval of at least 24 hours, it is referred to as epilepsy.
Seizure or a convulsion is a result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. If there are two or more unprovoked seizures at an interval of at least 24 hours, it is referred to as epilepsy.
What is Encephalitis?
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Encephalitis strikes 10to 15 people per 100,000 each year, with more than 250,000 patients diagnosed in the last decade alone in the U.S. Although this condition can affect anyone, more often it occurs in younger people.
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Rasmussens Encephalitis Recently Proved to be an Autoimmune Disease
Rasmussen's encephalitis has recently been proved to be an autoimmune disorder by researchers who worked on humanized mice to study the disease.
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There are three main ways to help us on World Encephalitis Day 2022.
- Go #Red4WED— On World Encephalitis Day, supporters need to wear something red and share their photographs on social media accounts.
- Brain Walk— Join the Brain Walk fundraising challenge and walk, jog, or run as many steps as you can during February. Membership Marathon— You need to join the 2022 Membership Marathon and enlist two new members.
Facts
- 500,000 children and adults are affected by encephalitis every year, that is, one person every minute.
- The neurological condition has a high death rate.
- Survivors can be left with long-lasting brain injury and life-changing consequences.
- COVID-19 also causes neurological complications like encephalitis.
- Encephalitis has a higher incidence than multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease (ALS), bacterial meningitis, and cerebral palsy.
Apart from all these, hope will play a leading role in the mission to increase global awareness of encephalitis and save lives.
References:
- World Encephalitis Day 2022 - (https://www.encephalitis.info/pages/category/wed)
- Meningitis and Encephalitis Fact Sheet - (https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Meningitis-and-Encephalitis-Fact-Sheet)
- Encephalitis - (https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/our-publications/our-fact-sheets/encephalitis/)
Source-Medindia
