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Autoimmune encephalitis during the COVID-19 pandemic
This research study examines the incidence and severity of autoantibody-associated autoimmune encephalitis (AE) during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to a prepandemic period. Using data from 24 medical centers, researchers found that new hospital cases of AE actually decreased between 2020 and 2022, particularly those involving neuronal surface antibodies. The analysis suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination are not major triggers for this specific neurological condition, as disease severity, age, and sex distribution remained stable across both timeframes. Experts believe the…
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