TOWIE's Jordan Brook reveals meningitis diagnosis as he shares update from hospital
Jordan Brook, a star from The Only Way Is Essex, has been hospitalized with viral meningitis and encephalitis, urging fans to disregard health rumors.
Increasing Cases of Borreliosis and Encephalitis in the Czech Republic
Cases of Borreliosis and encephalitis are rising in the Czech Republic.
Ticks are already on the move! An important change has been made in the vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis
In Estonia, the vaccination interval for tick-borne encephalitis has been extended to ten years for individuals under 50 starting in 2026 amidst rising cases of the disease.
Fatal Bite: A Dangerous Creature Took the Lives of 8 Lithuanians
A dangerous tick-borne virus has recently claimed the lives of eight Lithuanians, primarily affecting the elderly.
NVSC: 15,438 Lyme disease cases recorded in Lithuania last year
Lithuania's National Public Health Center reports a significant number of Lyme disease cases from the past year, urging preventive measures against tick-borne illnesses.
A disease that causes paralysis – particularly common in Lithuania
Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral disease transmitted by ticks, causing inflammation of the brain and nerves, and it is alarmingly prevalent in Lithuania.
Warning to look for FLAMES after girl, 12, took her own life
A coroner has called for national guidelines on diagnosing autoimmune encephalitis following the tragic suicide of a 12-year-old girl who showed early signs of the illness.
Doctor sentenced to two years for not diagnosing herpes encephalitis
A doctor has been sentenced to two years in prison for failing to diagnose herpes encephalitis in a patient who later died.
Rebecca Adlington opens up about sister's life-threatening diagnosis: 'Prepare for the worst'
Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington reflects on her sister's severe illness, which has prompted a campaign to raise awareness of a dangerous brain inflammation condition.
Protect yourself before the snow melts: 10 answers about the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
The article discusses the effectiveness of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine, with a pharmacist stating it can be up to 98% effective but does not guarantee immunity against the disease if bitten by an infected tick.
When the mind is awake, but the body sleeps. The frightening sleep disease
The article discusses the mysterious sleeping sickness, known as encephalitis lethargica, which affected at least half a million Europeans between 1916 and 1930 and later spread globally, with its cause remaining unclear even today.
Some people are 'liked' more by ticks: a doctor explained who should get vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis
A Lithuanian family doctor emphasizes the importance of vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, particularly during the winter and early spring months when ticks are less active.
New study on tick disease: Problems more extensive than previously thought
A Norwegian study reveals that a significant number of patients suffering from tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) experience lingering problems affecting their quality of life one year after infection.
The disease that steals your memories.. How does your immune system attack your brain?
The article discusses autoimmune encephalitis, a rare condition where the immune system attacks the brain, leading to significant memory loss and cognitive impairment, as illustrated by personal stories of patients.
Ten-Year-Old Boy with Encephalitis. Influenza is Dangerous and Society Underestimates It, Says Infectiologist Smejkal
In a recent interview, infectiologist Petr Smejkal emphasizes the underestimated dangers of influenza, asserting that it is a much more serious illness than commonly believed.
Lack of guidance around rare brain disorder risks further deaths, coroner warns
A coroner has raised concerns that inadequate national guidance on diagnosing a rare brain disorder leads to preventable fatalities, following the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl.
Vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis: why it's worth starting now?
The article discusses the importance of starting the vaccination course against tick-borne encephalitis during winter, as expanded funding allows more residents, specifically those aged 50-60, to receive the vaccine for free.
3-year-old child with encephalitis woke up from coma in Larissa
Doctors express optimism as a 3-year-old boy in Larissa, hospitalized with encephalitis due to a flu complication, shows continued improvement after waking from a coma.
Three-Year-Old Girl from Volos Hospitalized Out of Danger after Diagnosis of Encephalitis
A three-year-old girl from Volos, diagnosed with encephalitis after complications from the flu, is now hospitalized out of danger with her condition stabilized.
Three-year-old child from Volos hospitalized with encephalitis after flu
A three-year-old child from Volos has been hospitalized with encephalitis following a flu infection.