What is the future direction of research in autoimmune encephalitis?

Nov 22, 2020 ... Autoimmunity is an increasingly recognized cause of encephalitis with a similar prevalence to that of infectious etiologies. Over the past ... Oct 25, 2021 ... PANS can be triggered by anything that activates the immune response – this can include infection, allergies, certain cancers, inflammatory conditions or ... Acquired peripheral nerve hyperexcitability syndromes include cramp-fasciculation syndrome, Issac syndrome, and Morvan syndrome. Jun 16, 2020 ... Conceptual definitions for two main diagnostic entities: (a) acute symptomatic seizures secondary to autoimmune encephalitis, and (b) autoimmune-associated ... An autoimmune condition in which patient's immune system makes antibodies that attack different brain proteins, causing a spectrum of symptoms. Apr 21, 2025 ... Laboratory testing in autoimmune encephalitis includes an evaluation of serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for antineural antibodies, ... Sep 26, 2024 ... In this study, we explore the relationship between the cognitive profile of autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) and the presence of OCBs in CSF, with a particular ... Jul 25, 2023 ... Abstract. Seizures resulting from cerebral autoimmunity are either acutely symptomatic in the context of autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) with ... The Northwestern Medicine Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paraneoplastic Disorders clinic takes a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and care of patients ... Autoimmune brain diseases, including autoimmune encephalitis and central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis, can cause rapid changes in your child's physical ...