Comparisons between Psychiatric Symptoms of Patients with Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis and New-Onset Psychiatric Patients

This study aimed to explore the clinical features and psychiatric symptoms of anti-NMDAR encephalitis and the association between antibody titers and psychiatric symptoms.Methods: In this retrospective study, 43 patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis and 70 new-onset psychiatric patients were enrolled. Psychiatric symptoms were assessed by trained psychiatrists using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale.Results: There were significant differences in psychiatric symptoms between the antibody-positive and antibody-negative groups. The item scores for poor rapport (p
Source: Neuropsychobiology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research