Will autoimmune encephalitis be inherited by the next generation?

Autoimmune encephalitis generally does not get inherited by the next generation.

Autoimmune encephalitis is caused by dysfunction of the immune system, in which the body's immune system mistakenly identifies central nervous system cells as "foreign antigens." As a result, normal brain cells are attacked and destroyed as if they were foreign substances, leading to the development of this disease. Since it is classified as an autoimmune disorder, it typically does not have hereditary transmission.

If left untreated or inadequately treated, patients with autoimmune encephalitis may develop serious complications such as brain herniation, status epilepticus, and central respiratory and circulatory failure, which can be life-threatening. Patients can undergo pharmacological treatments, including antiviral therapy with oral acyclovir, ganciclovir, or foscarnet sodium. For patients with increased intracranial pressure, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be used; it rapidly corrects cerebral hypoxia, reduces cerebral edema, and thereby lowers intracranial pressure. In daily life, patients should drink plenty of water, consume more vegetables and fruits, and appropriately increase dietary fiber intake to prevent constipation. Treatment should always be conducted under the guidance of a physician, and self-medication without medical supervision should be avoided.