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An interesting case of encephalitis

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine volume 29, pages 199–200 (2017)Cite this article

Abstract

Autoimmune encephalitis is an emerging clinical entity/medical emergency. Psychiatric symptoms can be a presenting feature of this condition, causing diagnostic confusion. Early and appropriate treatment is essential for complete recovery and to prevent relapse.

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  1. Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Kottayam, India

    A. V. Raveendran MBBS (MD (Internal Medicine), PGDHSR, PGDHSc (Diabetology), Kariampuzha Chacko George & Mohammed Shafi Pilavullakandy

  2. Department of Medicine, Al Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala, India

    Kariampuzha Chacko George

  3. Department of Internal Medicine, Badr Al Samaa, Barka, Sultanate of Oman, 516, 320, India

    A. V. Raveendran MBBS (MD (Internal Medicine), PGDHSR, PGDHSc (Diabetology)

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Raveendran, A.V., George, K.C. & Pilavullakandy, M.S. An interesting case of encephalitis. Egypt J Intern Med 29, 199–200 (2017). https://doi.org/10.4103/ejim.ejim_57_17

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