Autoimmune encephalitis
Evidence: Antibody
Names
Autoimmune encephalitis
AE
Description
Autoimmune encephalitis occurs when the body’s immune system attacks healthy brain cells, causing neurologic and/or psychiatric impairments.
Patient Groups
Prevalence
US Cases: 44,000 [Dubey 2018] 13.7 per 100,000.
Typical Age of onset
Age 20
Symptoms
Impaired memory and cognition
Abnormal movements, seizures, and/or problems with balance, speech, or vision.
Psychosis, aggression, panic attacks, compulsive behaviors, euphoria or fear.
References
Updated January 2023