What is acute disseminated encephalomyelitis?

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.

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Reviewed by: Anuj Jayakar, MD

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