Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain, most commonly caused by a virus (e.g., live virus vaccination, herpes, West Nile, or equine encephalitis), although it may also be produced by bacteria (e.g., syphilis, bacterial meningitis, Lyme disease), parasites (e.g., malaria), or an over-reactive immune response to an inflammation or secondary infection (e.g., measles, mumps, or rubella).
Rated 3.0 / 5 (How Ratings Work)
Likely probability of the efficacy of cannabis for treatment of encephalitis.
Based on 2 Studies from 2013 - 2016
Study Name, Description & Year
Rating
Cannabidiol As A Potential Treatment For Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES) In The Acute And Chronic Phases
A case study conducted on seven pediatric patients with FIRES. — 2016
Prospects For Cannabinoid Therapies In Viral Encephalitis
Animal study (rats) — 2013