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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples
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Sample collection for macroscopic examination, leukocyte counts, bacterial culture, Gram staining, protein and glucose measurement, and PCR analysis.
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Blood samples
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Sample collection for bacterial culture, leukocyte counts, erythrocyte sedimentation rates, hemoglobin and C-reactive protein levels analysis.
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PCR primers for classical encephalitis-causing pathogens and diarrheagenic viruses
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Detection of viruses including HBoV, rotavirus, astrovirus, norovirus, parechovirus, and human adenovirus in CSF samples.
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Anti-NMDAR antibodies
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Diagnosis of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis by on-cell Western analysis.
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HBoV types 1-4-specific IgG and IgM enzyme immunoassays
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Measurement of HBoV-specific antibodies in CSF samples of PCR-positive patients.
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Nucleotide sequencing reagents
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Determination of nucleotide sequences of all amplicons for confirming PCR products, distinguishing genotypes, and performing phylogenetic analysis.
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16S rRNA PCR amplification reagents
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Detection of bacteria in CSF samples by sequencing.
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Cell-based assay reagents for detecting anti-NMDAR antibodies
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Detection of autoantibody against extracellular epitopes of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor.
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