Tag: brain inflammation
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Rare Autoantibody Reactions Behind Brain Inflammation Linked to Live-Virus Vaccines: What This Means for Chikungunya and Yellow Fever Vaccines
Understanding the Findings: Autoantibodies and Brain Inflammation A recent study highlighted in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) identifies rare cases where brain inflammation occurred after administration of live-attenuated vaccines, specifically those for Chikungunya and yellow fever. In these cases, autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly target the body’s own…
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Autoantibodies Linked Brain Inflammation After Live Vaccines: What We Know
Understanding the new findings A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) examines rare cases where brain inflammation occurred after administration of certain live-attenuated vaccines, notably yellow fever and Chikungunya vaccines. While vaccines are among the most effective tools to prevent serious infectious diseases, researchers are investigating exceptional cases…
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When Misdiagnosis Strikes: Autoimmune Encephalitis Misread as Bipolar Disorder
Introduction: A Diagnostic Dilemma In recent years, a relatively new class of autoimmune diseases that attack the brain has prompted psychiatrists and neurologists to reconsider some long-held diagnostic assumptions. Autoimmune encephalitis, though uncommon, often begins with psychiatric symptoms that resemble mood disorders, psychosis, or anxiety. This overlap can lead to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and ongoing…
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When Autoimmune Encephalitis Masquerades as Bipolar Disorder
Understanding the Diagnostic Dilemma In recent years, a relatively new class of autoimmune diseases that attack the brain has prompted psychiatrists to rethink traditional diagnoses. Autoimmune encephalitis, though uncommon, can present with a spectrum of psychiatric symptoms such as mood swings, paranoia, anxiety, and psychosis. These manifestations often precede or eclipse more typical neurological signs,…