Autoimmune

Question 1

A 35 yo F patient has discoid lupus which has long been controlled with a stable dose of oral prednisone. She abruptly develops increased fatigue, inflamed joints, and diffuse myalgias. Pt also exhibits depressed mood and cognitive impairment. She has no prior psych hx and no focal neurological signs. Which of the following is the most likely etiology?

Answer 1

Disease induced cerebritis