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Also known as: ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a brain disorder that occurs more often in children than adults. It involves an inflammatory response in the brain causing alteration of mental state and other neurologic symptoms.
Oftentimes, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a rare reaction that occurs after a bacterial or viral infection. It can also occur very rarely after vaccinations.
Common symptoms of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis include:
Treatments consist of a range immune system modulating medications including steroids and immunoglobulins. A process called plasmapheresis, in which immune system components are drawn from the blood, has also been helpful in treating acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.
Reviewed by: Anuj Jayakar, MD
This page was last updated on: March 30, 2023 03:48 PM
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If the brain becomes infected and inflamed, this condition is often known as encephalitis. In most cases it causes flu-like symptoms and is fairly mild, but it can become life-threatening in rare instances. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*
Plasmapheresis is a medical procedure that can treat autoimmune and other disorders. It involves replacing the body’s plasma to prevent it from attacking the body’s healthy cells. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*