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5 Diagnostic Tests for Autoimmune Encephalitis
Author(s)Pojen Deng, MD
With adequate clinician awareness and prompt initiation of diagnostic testing and intervention, patients with autoimmune encephalitis can lead productive lives. A range of tests is described here.
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