First report of concomitant cryptococcal meningitis and anti-NMDAR encephalitis

First report of concomitant cryptococcal meningitis and anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is an autoimmune disorder, seen most often in young adults and children, triggered by tumors or infections. We report a case of cryptococcal meningitis in a patient with sarcoidosis, presenting prominent neuropsychiatric symptoms, electroenceph...

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Main Authors: Sofia R. Valdoleiros, Margarida Calejo, António Marinho, Ana Martins da Silva, Olga Vasconcelos, Maria João Gonçalves, Rui Sarmento e Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-02-01
Series:Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health
Subjects:
Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate receptor
Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate receptor encephalitis
Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcal meningitis
Cryptococcus neoformans
Sarcoidosis
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