Autoimmune encephalitis with acute presentation masquerading as viral encephalitis


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Ravi Kanth Jakkani, Kiran Kumar Ramineni

Volume :

5

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Encephalitic syndromes typically manifest with fever, altered sensorium and seizures. Viral etiology accounts for the significant proportion of cases especially with acute febrile illness. Here we report a middle aged female with anti NMDAR encephalitis with acute presentation mimicking viral encephalitis. She had good clinical and radiological improvement with immunosuppressive therapy.

Keyword :

 Autoimmune, encephalitis, seizures, viral