Effect of Immunotherapy on Seizure Outcome in Patients with Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Prospective Observational Registry Study

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Authors

Jung‐Ick Byun · Seoul National University

Soon‐Tae Lee · Seoul National University

Keun‐Hwa Jung · Seoul National University

Jun‐Sang Sunwoo · Ewha Womans University

Jangsup Moon · Ewha Womans University

Jung‐Ah Lim ·

Abstract

AE frequently presented as seizure, but only 18.9% of the living patients suffered from seizure at 6 months after immunotherapy. Aggressive immunotherapy can improve seizure outcome in patients with AE.

Topics & Keywords

Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. e0146455-e0146455

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146455

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