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An acute infectious process that affects the brain tissue. It is usually caused by viruses and less often by bacteria, parasites, and fungi.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for infectious encephalitis has been reported in the published literature.
4 clinical trials registered, 1 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, drug therapy, and biologic therapy. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE2, 1 NA. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
314 publications have been identified in PubMed for infectious encephalitis. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (24%), Epidemiology / Natural History (23%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (22%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 74 |
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
Disease patterns and progression | 73 | 23% |
Laboratory research | 70 | 22% |
Patient case studies | 61 | 19% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 17 | 5% |
Clinical study results | 8 | 3% |
New treatment approaches | 7 | 2% |
Other research | 4 | 1% |
Idorn M (2026). [PMID: 41065760](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41065760/). *J Exp Med*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Segev N (2026). [PMID: 42014096](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42014096/). *Pediatrics*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Mayer É (2026). [PMID: 42086146](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42086146/). *Infect Dis Now*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Peng W (2026). [PMID: 41277767](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41277767/). *Epilepsia*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Gomez DE (2026). [PMID: 42132354](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42132354/). *J Vet Intern Med*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Wagner JN (2026). [PMID: 41654766](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41654766/). *BMC neurology*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Ou Z (2026). [PMID: 41844605](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41844605/). *Nat Commun*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Banks SA (2026). [PMID: 41435219](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41435219/). *Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Möhn N (2026). [PMID: 41557340](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41557340/). *JAMA Neurol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Kumar M (2026). [PMID: 41135150](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41135150/). *Virology*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning infectious encephalitis
Updated Aug 24, 2026
A recent study explores MOGAD-like encephalitic syndromes in children who test negative for MOG antibodies. This research could provide insights into alternative mechanisms underlying these rare neurological conditions.
A scoping review of 83 cases highlights the clinical features and outcomes of influenza-associated encephalopathy, encephalitis, and acute necrotizing encephalitis in adults. This research provides valuable insights into the rare neurological complications linked to influenza infections.
A new prospective cohort study investigates infectious encephalitis in adults, providing valuable insights into its epidemiology and clinical outcomes. This research contributes to the understanding of this rare condition and may inform future treatment strategies.
CDC reports a total of 5,674 cases of West Nile virus disease in 2012, with 286 fatalities. Notably, 51% of these cases were classified as neuroinvasive diseases, highlighting the serious impact of this virus.