Approach to encephalitis Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 68-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department for evaluation of confusion and forgetfulness for the past three weeks. According to a family member, the patient has also been more emotional than usual. Review of systems is negative for recent constitutional symptoms. Past medical history includes hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease, for which the patient takes lisinopril and omeprazole, respectively. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 68/min, respirations are 12/min, and blood pressure is 132/84 mmHg. On exam, the patient appears tearful with intermittent, brief twitching of the left side of the face and arm. A urine drug screen and serum ethanol level are negative. A complete blood count (CBC) with differential is normal. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most likely to confirm the diagnosis?
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