Significance of neuronal autoantibodies in comparison to infectious etiologies among patients presenting with encephalitis in a region with a high prevalence of infections

Conclusions: Identified infectious forms of meningoencephalitis (44.4%) greatly exceeded the occurrence of neuronal autoantibodies (9.1%) and AE (2%) in Sri Lanka, and this may be common in those regions where infections are prevalent.

Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - June 25, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Thashi Chang Teresa Moloney Leslie Jacobson Neelika Malavige Janarthani Lohitharajah Jithangi Wanigasinghe Sian Peach Mark Woodhall Antonio Berretta Patrick Waters Angela Vincent Source Type: research