Table 1.

Investigation profile of the case study

Parameters	Patient value	Control (normal value)
Total leukocyte count (cells/cu mm)	23,000	4000-11,000
Hemoglobin (g/dl)	8	12-15.5
Albumin (g/dl)	2	3.5-5.5
ANA test	Positive	Negative
Anti-dsDNA antibody	Strong positive (3+)	Negative
Anti-Sm antibody	Strong positive (3+)	Negative
EEG	Abnormal, showed diffuse theta wave slowing	Normal
Serum autoimmune profile for autoimmune encephalitis	Negative	Negative
Renal function test	Normal	Normal
Electrolytes	Normal	Normal

ANA – Antinuclear antibody; Anti-dsDNA – Anti-double-stranded DNA antibody; EEG – Electroencephalogram; Anti-Sm – Anti-Smith