Antibody Investigations in 2,750 Children With Suspected Autoimmune Encephalitis

Discussion
The repertoire of antibodies in children with AE is different from that of the adults. Except for NMDAR and MOG antibodies, many of the antibodies included in diagnostic panels are rarely positive and their up-front testing in children seems unneeded.

Source: Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation - November 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Chen, L.-W., Guasp, M., Olive-Cirera, G., Martinez-Hernandez, E., Ruiz Garcia, R., Naranjo, L., Saiz, A., Armangue, T., Dalmau, J. Tags: Autoimmune diseases, Encephalitis, All Pediatric Clinical/Scientific Notes Source Type: research