Anti-N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis masquerading as fever of unknown origin

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Mar 4;9(4):2323-2327. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4025. eCollection 2021 Apr.

Abstract

Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a diagnostic challenge. Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis should be considered in children with FUO and new-onset neurological symptoms without significant encephalopathy.

Keywords: encephalitis; infectious diseases; neurology; paediatrics and adolescent medicine.

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  • Case Reports