What is Auto-immune anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis ?

'Anti-NMDA receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is a newly identified autoimmune disorder that targets NMDARs, causing severe neurological symptoms including hallucinations, psychosis, and seizures, and may result in death. The disease was first characterized in 2007. It is the most common and best characterized antibody-related encephalitis.'

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What happens to people with Auto-immune anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis?

'A symposium speech by Chelsea Chisholm. This is regarding my diagnosis of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. It is considered a very rare type of autoimmune encephalitis, however, many of the victims believe that it may not be rare, but too often misdiagnosed as psychosis of an unknown cause. Health care members need to be more aware of this condition, as a misdiagnosis can be fatal to the patient.'

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Professor Arun Venkatesan explains NMDA Receptor Encephaltis

'Professor Arun Venkatesan discusses NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.'

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