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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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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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