Caspr2 antibodies in herpes simplex encephalitis: an extension of the spectrum of virus induced autoimmunity? – A case report

Caspr2 antibodies in herpes simplex encephalitis: an extension of the spectrum of virus induced autoimmunity? – A case report

Abstract Background Post herpes simplex virus (HSV) autoimmune encephalitis has been reported mainly in association with NMDA receptor antibodies, however, never with Caspr2 antibodies. Case presentation We report an 82-year old female patient with encephalitis who presented with aphasia, left tempo...

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Main Authors: Klaus Berek, Ronny Beer, Astrid Grams, Raimund Helbok, Anna Lindner, Bettina Pfausler, Alois Schiefecker, Florian Deisenhammer, Harald Hegen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Case report
Herpes simplex virus
Caspr2
VGKC
Autoimmunity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-02637-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-02637-x

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