Anti-NMDAR encephalitis presenting with persistent fever and meningitis and responding well to distinctive individualized first-line treatment: A case report
This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and individualized treatment in anti-NMDAR encephalitis. Repeated IVIG courses proved effective, underscoring the need for personalized treatment plans in managing this condition. Persistent fever and signs of meningitis were rare and contributed to the diagnostic challenge, highlighting the clinical complexity of this case.
Authors
- Jin Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6644-8217)
- Jianhua Zhuang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9823-112X)
- Xin Jin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5922-6482)
Institutions
- Shanghai Changzheng Hospital (CN)
- S.P.E.C.I.E.S. (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000040803
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00