Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday. On April 21, which would have marked the late monarch's 97th birthday, Prince William and Kate Middleton have released a never-before-seen image of the queen taken by the Princess of Wales last summer at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. In the photograph, Queen Elizabeth is seated on a green couch and surrounded by several of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, including Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Also pictured are Prince Edward's children, James, Earl of Wessex, and Lady Louise Windsor, along with Princess Anne's grandchildren, who do not have royal titles: Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tindall, Lena Tindall, and Lucas Tindall. A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales)The new post comes just weeks before King Charles III's historic, star-studded coronation ceremony is set to commence May 6. Last month, the king honored his late mother with another throwback image on his first U.K.
What is encephalitis? Symptoms of rare tick-borne virus in UK explained
05.04.2023 - 10:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A warning has been issued to people across Scotland and the rest of the UK after a case of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) was confirmed.
A case has been identified in England, with another 'probable' case found in the Loch Earn area of Scotland, according to a study published by a joint UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Defra committee. The virus can cause severe illness and even death, with concerns the virus has spread to other areas of the country.
Symptoms can vary from person to person, with severity ranging from no signs at all to flu-like symptoms. In more severe cases, the virus can lead to meningitis or encephalitis, according to the World Health Organisation.
Encephalitis is a serious and potentially deadly condition that causes your brain to become swell. The condition requires urgent treatment in hospital.
So what are the signs and symptoms to look out for?
The illness often begins by appearing through flu-like symptoms - such as a high temperature and headache.
However, more serious symptoms may become to appear in the following hours, days or even weeks.
According to the NHS, these complications include:
The longer it takes for treatment to begin, the more dangerous and possibly life threatening encephalitis becomes.
The mortality rate of the condition is up to 40 per cent, according to the Encephalitis Society so it is important to seek medical attention if you think you or someone you know has become infected.
The condition required hospital treatment, with recovery rates much greater if detected and treated is started early.
The course of treatments often depends on the underlying cause.
The NHS states that treatment may include:
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