encephalitis

Ten communities in Massachusetts are now designated at high or critical risk for eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, that spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito, officials say.

“He underwent emergency surgery that saved his leg and life but faced severe complications, including sepsis and encephalitis,” she wrote.

The infections may cause upper respiratory tract infections that can be fatal, as well as conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal symptoms, encephalitis and encephalopathy, the WHO says.

Claire Michelle said it brought her a lot of comfort thinking about them as she pumped, especially those at risk of necrotising encephalitis, which kills premature babies and human milk can help prevent that.

Most autoimmune encephalitis patients face a long road to recovery and never fully regain their old selves.