If you suddenly develop doubts about your relation with your parents/spouse/siblings, it could be encephalitis.
If you suddenly don't recognize your colleagues , it could be encephalitis.
If your staffs suddenly stop listening to you, it could be encephalitis.
If you suddenly feel depressed and suicidal, it could be encephalitis.
If your moral guard suddenly lowers, it could be encephalitis.
If your personality changes suddenly, it could be encephalitis.
If you cannot remember, and is not aware of such memory lapses, it could be encephalitis.
No fever, no headache, no running nose, no other symptoms indicative of an infection is associated with the disease. It acts quietly.