Neurological syndromes and potential triggers associated with antibodies to neuronal surface antigens

CONCLUSION: We identified seasonal variability associated with neuronal surface antibodies suggesting environmental triggers. Also, we described the coexistence of NMDAr-IgG encephalitis with histiocytosis. In our series, most patients received second-line immunotherapy. We observed neurologic improvement after treatment even in cases of delayed diagnosis. Increasing the recognition and availability of tests and treatments for these conditions is of paramount importance in low- and middle-income countries.PMID:37864878 | DOI:10.1016/j.msard.2023.105022

Source: Herpes - October 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bruna Klein da Costa Paula de Oliveira Pinto Lia Staub Gisele Hansel Guilherme Vanik Pinto Lucas Porcello Schilling Giordani Rodrigues Dos Passos William Alves Martins Jefferson Becker Raphael Machado Castilhos Andr é Palmini Douglas Kazutoshi Sato Source Type: research