Review autoimmune encephalitis for acute care neurologist, covering epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, laboratory and radiology findings, and acute management of autoimmune encephalitis

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This presentation provides a practical overview of autoimmune encephalitis, emphasizing earlier diagnosis, recognition of red flags, systematic use of criteria, and careful interpretation of EEG, MRI, CSF, and antibody testing. It highlights key epidemiology, cohort findings, syndrome clues, differential diagnoses, and the need for paired CSF/serum testing. The session also covers timely acute treatment, tumor evaluation, escalation strategies, and follow-up planning to improve patient outcomes.