EBV-NMDA double positive encephalitis in an immunocompromised patient

In the past years rare cases of double positive Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis in post solid organ transplant (SOT) patients, were reported [1 –3]. We highlight the fact that clinicians should consider autoimmune encephalitis in SOT patients despite treatment with immunosuppressants and would like to highlight the good outcome in this case with antiviral treatment and adjusted immunotherapy.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research