A Case Report of Autoimmune Encephalitis after Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination: The Role of Cognitive Impairments in the Diagnostic Process.

Marialaura Di TellaYlenia Camassa NahiGabriella PagliaGiuliano Carlo Geminiani

Published in: Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists (2024)

In this case, a combination of neuroimaging testing, psychiatric evaluation, and neuropsychological assessment provided evidence for a diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis post-vaccination. Early recognition is essential in order to prevent clinical progression; avoid intractable epilepsy, brain atrophy, and cognitive impairment; and improve prognosis.

Keyphrases

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cognitive impairment
multiple sclerosis
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mental health
drug induced
resting state
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
functional connectivity
brain injury