In search of lost time from “Demonic Possession” to anti–N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor encephalitis

@article{Sbire2010InSO,
  title={In search of lost time from “Demonic Possession” to anti–N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor encephalitis},
  author={Guillaume S{\'e}bire},
  journal={Annals of Neurology},
  year={2010},
  volume={67}
}
  • G. Sébire
  • Published 1 January 2010
  • Psychology
  • Annals of Neurology
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