What is intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) and how does it work in autoimmune encephalitis?

Jun 13, 2016 ... Autoimmune encephalitis occurs when the body's immune system unexpectedly creates antibodies to attack the brain. Jul 5, 2019 ... Called “testicular cancer-associated paraneoplastic encephalitis,” the disease causes severe neurological symptoms in men. They progressively ... ... autoimmune encephalitis. First, the clinical presentations of the major subtypes are described. Next, an update on the field of N-methyl-d-aspartate ... Aug 20, 2018 ... Posttransplant autoimmune encephalitis ... The causes of encephalopathy in the posttransplant setting are diverse and include medication toxicity ... Oct 6, 2015 ... Autoimmune encephalitis - The evolving spectrum: An Indian case series. Neurology India, 63(5), 647-649. https://doi.org/10.4103/0028 ... Our study confirms that adult-onset, high frequency focal seizures with prominent autonomic and emotional manifestations should be investigated for AE. Multiple ... First-line Therapies: · Intravenous Methylprednisolone (IVMP): 1g daily x 5 days followed by oral prednisone 1mg/kg (maximum dose 60-80mg daily with a prolonged ... ... encephalitis". If it's caused by a tumour or the cause is unknown, it's called "autoimmune encephalitis". Page last reviewed: 15 May 2023. Next review due ... Nov 28, 2022 ... In this case series of 107 outpatients misdiagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis, approximately half had functional neurologic or psychiatric disorders. Sleep disorders are frequent, often severe, and usually persist beyond the acute disease stage, interfering with patients' recovery and quality of life.