Abstract
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is considered a monophasic, inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system. A temporal relationship usually exists between the onset of neurologic symptoms and an infection or a vaccination. A viral exanthem facilitates the diagnosis. Some heterogeneity exists with regard to etiology and clinical course of this disease. Immunosuppression is considered the treatment of choice.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated* / diagnosis
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated* / etiology
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated* / therapy
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*
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Plasmapheresis / methods*
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Viral Vaccines / adverse effects*
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Virus Diseases / complications*
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Virus Diseases / prevention & control*
Substances
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
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Viral Vaccines