Open AccessNATURAL PRODUCTS IN TREATMENT OF ENCEPHALITIS: A REVIEW
Author(s) -
Danishpreet Kaur Takhar,
Mukta Gupta
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
plant archives/plant archives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2581-6063
pISSN - 0972-5210
DOI - 10.51470/plantarchives.2021.v21.no1.050
Subject(s) - encephalitis , plasmapheresis , autoimmune encephalitis , medicine , teratoma , nmda receptor , anti nmda receptor encephalitis , immunology , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , antibody , pathology , receptor , virus
Brain on fire, an unusual phrase used for the deadliest autoimmune ailment, called anti-NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor encephalitis, characterizing extreme psychiatric and neurotic signs. Though being the deadliest one, still it can be treated with the help of various therapeutic approaches such as Corticosteroids, Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and plasmapheresis or plasma exchange. Although the prevalence of encephalitis can be observed in both the sexes, however the majority of ailment (95%) is seen in women with teratoma ovaries or different neoplasms. Recognition of nti-NMDA receptor encephalitis could be very essential to avoid any misconception regarding incorrect interpretation of various psychotic disorders. However, various treatment options are available still further investigation should be required to carried out to find out other clinically beneficial drugs.