WHO global brief on encephalitis

WHO has launched a new technical brief on encephalitis. Encephalitis: global threats, trends and public health implications aims to focus attention on the increasing global threat of encephalitis, prevention strategies and existing gaps in its diagnosis, treatment and care. Globally in 2021, encephalitis was the fourth leading cause of neurological health loss in children aged under 5 years and the 13th across all age groups. Many pathogens can cause encephalitis, with herpes simplex virus infection the most common cause globally and Japanese encephalitis virus linked with a substantial number of cases in Asia. Read the report at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240106475.