Concomitant Haemophilus influenzae infection and anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate receptor encephalitis in a 7-year-old previously healthy girl: a case report

Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain which is usually caused by viral infections, but it can be also due to other non-infectious agents. We report an interesting case of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis with Haemophilus influenzae co-infection in association with seve...

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Main Authors: Abdul Rahman, Nurul Aimi, Mahayidin, Hasni, Tuan Soh, Tuan Suhaila, Ibrahim, Rosni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UPM Press 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100782/1/Concomitant%20Haemophilus%20influenzae%20infection%20and%20anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate%20receptor%20encephalitis.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100782/
https://medic.upm.edu.my/jurnal_kami/volume_18_2022/mjmhs_vol18_supp_21_december_2022-70522
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Summary:Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain which is usually caused by viral infections, but it can be also due to other non-infectious agents. We report an interesting case of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis with Haemophilus influenzae co-infection in association with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, without pulmonary involvement or fever.