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June 9, 2026Neurology

Choreiform Seizures, Epilepsia Partialis Continua, and Group A Streptococcus: An Unusual Presentation of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in a Young Child (P10-1.002)

Sophia Falmagne Victoria Fleming Maija Steenari

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This research aims to describe a unique clinical case of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis manifesting with choreiform seizures and continuous epilepsy.
Detailed observation of clinical symptoms and neurological examinations in a young child
Assessment of anti-NMDA receptor antibodies
Investigating the potential link with Group A Streptococcus infections
Identification of choreiform seizures and epilepsia partialis continua as key symptoms
Confirmed presence of anti-NMDA receptor antibodies
Established association with Group A Streptococcus infection in this case

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Unusual presentation of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis linked to Group A Streptococcus in a child, suggesting a rare clinical pattern.

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Falmagne et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf36efaef96ed7f055e7a https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000217749

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