Complications do not persist with people who confronted a mild version of encephalitis and fully recover within 2-3 weeks

Severe will leave some complications depending on the cause of illness and patient’s characteristics

Possible complications

• Speech and hearing impairments

• Vision problems

• Memory defects

• Changes in personality

• Coma or death

• Lack of sensation

Many people may need months to recover and physical, occupational, speech and psychotherapy could be necessary depending on illness severity.