Autoimmune Encephalitis in Children: An Update
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-020-1896-5
Abstract: Autoimmune encephalitis has acquired immense significance as a treatable cause of encephalopathy, epilepsy and movement disorders in children. In this review, we discuss the various clinical syndromes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in children. A MEDLINE… read more here.
Keywords: autoimmune encephalitis; treatment; encephalitis children; encephalitis ... See more keywords
MOG-Encephalitis is the Most Prevalent Autoimmune Encephalitis in Children: MERIN Study Data on Encephalitis
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2579-6247
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Encephalitis in children is a serious inflammatory brain disease caused by infectious or autoimmune-mediated processes. The frequency of autoimmune variants in pediatric populations is not entirely clear. Aim To study the frequency of… read more here.
Keywords: encephalitis; autoimmune encephalitis; mog encephalitis; encephalitis children ... See more keywords
Anti-contact protein-associated protein 2 antibody encephalitis in children: A case report
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i20.4365
Abstract: BACKGROUND Anti-contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CASPR2) antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of antibodies against the voltage-gated potassium channel. This leads to neurological symptoms, such as seizures, cognitive decline, and neuropathic pain,… read more here.
Keywords: antibody encephalitis; anti contact; antibody; associated protein ... See more keywords
Etiological Analysis of Viral Encephalitis in Children in Zhejiang Province from 2018 to 2019
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12081964
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the common pathogens of viral encephalitis (VE) in children, and to provide guidance for the empirical diagnosis and treatment of patients with VE. Methods: A total of 227 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples… read more here.
Keywords: zhejiang province; viral encephalitis; hsv; encephalitis children ... See more keywords
Immunomodulatory Treatment and Outcome of Seropositive Autoimmune Encephalitis Children in Resource-Poor Settings
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DOI: 10.4103/jpn.jpn_36_21
Abstract: Abstract Autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) is emerging as an important cause of acute encephalitis in children. It is treated with a combination of both pulse methylprednisolone (MP) and intravenous immunoglobulin as first line and either rituximab… read more here.
Keywords: encephalitis; treatment; autoimmune encephalitis; resource poor ... See more keywords
Dengue Encephalitis in Children “Not an Uncommon Entity but Is Rarely Thought of”: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.4103/jpn.jpn_7_20
Abstract: ABSTRACT Dengue fever is a common viral infection in the tropical areas, especially in India. The clinical manifestations of dengue infection are broad-spectrum, ranging from asymptomatic to life-threatening dengue shock syndrome. Usually, the dengue virus… read more here.
Keywords: children uncommon; dengue encephalitis; encephalitis children; case ... See more keywords