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What is anti-ampar encephalitis and what is the blood test name for it?
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Encephalitis associated with antibodies against the alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptor affects predominantly females, with a median age of onset of 50 to 60 years. The name of blood test is anti-AMPA receptor antibodies.
Answered 1/21/2022
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This is a variety of auto-immune encephalitis, mainly affecting the AMPA glutamate receptor. Typically presents as a limbic encephalitis, and both cognitive and psychotic features may be present. About 2/3's of cases are associated with cancers (para-neoplastic syndromes). Additional information can be found at National Library of Medicine.
Answered 1/21/2022
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