Encephalitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月16日 · Autoimmune encephalitis. This condition occurs when your own immune cells mistakenly attack the brain or make antibodies targeting proteins and receptors in the brain. The exact reason why this happens is not completely understood.
Autoimmune encephalitis: Paving the way to better outcomes
2021年11月25日 · Mayo Clinic is working to improve outcomes for individuals with autoimmune encephalitis, an often complex disease that can cause persistent cognitive and physical deficits. The goal is to better treat the acute phase of the disease …
Encephalitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月16日 · Autoimmune encephalitis. If the tests show an autoimmune cause of encephalitis, then medicines that target your immune system, known as immunomodulatory medicines, or other treatments may be started. These may include: Intravenous or oral corticosteroids. Intravenous immunoglobulin. Plasma exchange.
Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains
2024年2月20日 · Those symptoms of autoimmune encephalitis may include changes in personality, memory loss, problems understanding reality (psychosis), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there), seizures and unusual movements.
A diagnosis and hope for a journey back to health
2024年11月17日 · Her latest spinal fluid tests showed the presence of an antibody called GAD65, so her neurologist at UCHealth began treatments for autoimmune encephalitis. "But I was told this antibody didn't really account for the severity of my brain lesions or symptoms," JoAnne says.
Comprehensive testing leads to targeted treatment for rare …
2024年6月2日 · Specialized testing at Mayo Clinic revealed he had GFAP-IgG associated autoimmune encephalitis. Once this rarer antibody was identified, Spencer could begin more targeted treatment, and the long road to healing.
Avoiding misdiagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis - Mayo Clinic
2022年12月30日 · Patients mistakenly given a diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis can experience harm from inappropriate treatment. A multicenter study led by Mayo Clinic and published in JAMA Neurology outlines the most common autoimmune encephalitis mimics and the potential reasons for misdiagnosis.
Diagnosed with Autoimmune Cerebritis-Encephalitis, progression …
2022年7月22日 · I have recently been diagnosed with autoimmune cerebritis-encephalitis as a progression of lupus SLE and wondered what to expect. Most days I feel lost as a symptom. I’m trying to understand the blood brain barrier and is there anything to help close that gap?
When the body attacks the brain: Immune system often to blame …
2018年2月12日 · Its symptoms include fever, confusion, memory loss, psychosis and seizures. It progresses quickly over days to weeks and can be life-threatening. Traditionally, it has been thought that infections account for most cases of encephalitis, but this study shows autoimmune encephalitis is an equally common cause.
Autoimmune neurology: Enhanced expertise for treatable conditions
Rapid onset of symptoms is a hallmark of autoimmune encephalitis. Accurate diagnosis during this acute phase is key. "Delaying treatment unequivocally adversely affects outcomes," Dr. Irani says. A multidisciplinary approach helps to optimize …