Limbic encephalitis in a neuroscientist: CASPR 2 antibody-associated disease after antigen exposure

Autoimmune limbic encephalitis is part of CASPR 2 antibody-associated disease. A man with this rare disorder and a very high antibody titre had a unique history of laboratory exposure to the antigen. Together with earlier observations this case calls for caution in laboratory handling of nerve tissue.

Source: Journal of Neuroimmunology - March 31, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Bj örn Ryberg, Andreas Arvidsson, My Bergkvist, Petra Nilsson Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research