Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a neurologic disorder in which the immune system attacks the brain, causing a spectrum of symptoms that typically progress over several weeks to several months.
While AE may be triggered by an infection, many cases have an unknown cause. Depending on what part of the brain is affected, and which part of the immune system is activated, the symptoms can vary widely.
The Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance has created the AE Clinicians Network to connect families, patients and medical professionals with clinicians who have experience diagnosing, treating and caring for autoimmune encephalitis.
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