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Autoimmune Encephalitis

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Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare neurological condition characterized by inflammation of the brain caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy brain cells. This can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including neuropsychiatric symptoms with associated cognitive dysfunction, seizures, and movement disorders.

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