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anti-nmda receptor encephalitis

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  • 16-02-2013 11:39pm
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    miss tickle
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    As per the title I'm looking for info with regard to anti-nmda receptor encephalitis, it was initially recognised around 6 to 7 years ago. I'm just wondering if it is recognised within medical circles here in Ireland and if so, is there a particular route to diagnosis or for that matter any irish research relating to the condition. Thank you.


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    Dingle_berry
    Registered Users Posts: 885 ✭✭✭Dingle_berry


    miss tickle wrote: »
    As per the title I'm looking for info with regard to anti-nmda receptor encephalitis, it was initially recognised around 6 to 7 years ago. I'm just wondering if it is recognised within medical circles here in Ireland and if so, is there a particular route to diagnosis or for that matter any irish research relating to the condition. Thank you.

    Think I remember sending samples for antibody testing (to London) when I worked in immunology a few years ago. Couldn't tell you much more than that! But if it was requested in a regional hospital it's a safe enough bet that either the immunology or neurology teams in Beaumont could tell you more.


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    miss tickle
    Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭miss tickle


    Dingle_berry wrote: »
    Think I remember sending samples for antibody testing (to London) when I worked in immunology a few years ago. Couldn't tell you much more than that! But if it was requested in a regional hospital it's a safe enough bet that either the immunology or neurology teams in Beaumont could tell you more.

    I really appreciate your reply, sometimes chasing a query regarding something specific can be difficult, but sometimes you hit the jackpot. I cannot thank you enough.


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    pansophelia
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    I do know it's been diagnosed in several Irish people over the past few years. Samples are sent overseas for diagnosis - either to the UK or Spain, I'm not sure which. Pretty much any hospital would have access to this testing depending on their lab protocols.


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    miss tickle
    Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭miss tickle


    pansophelia wrote: »
    I do know it's been diagnosed in several Irish people over the past few years. Samples are sent overseas for diagnosis - either to the UK or Spain, I'm not sure which. Pretty much any hospital would have access to this testing depending on their lab protocols.

    Thanks, pansophelia, apologies for the late reply, I just wasn't sure whether it was neurology or immunology I should be looking towards for a diagnosis.


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