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Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (Postinfectious Encephalomyelitis) Summary

151 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 4 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: An acute or subacute inflammatory process of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM characterized histologically by multiple foci of perivascular demyelination. Symptom onset usually occurs several days after an acute viral infection or immunization, but it may coincide with the onset of infection or rarely no antecedent event can be identified. Clinical manifestations include CONFUSION, somnolence, FEVER, nuchal rigidity, and involuntary movements. The illness may progress to COMA and eventually be fatal. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p921)

Also Known As: Postinfectious Encephalomyelitis; Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated; Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, Acute; Encephalitis, Postvaccinal; Encephalitis, Vaccination Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Methylprednisolone : 1 outcome in 9 results : FDA 18 Generic
  2. gamma-Globulins (gamma-Globulin) : 1 outcome in 6 results : IBA
  3. Antibodies : 1 study in 10 results : IBA
  4. Gadolinium : 1 study in 4 results : IBA
  5. Arrestin : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  6. Proteins (Proteins, Gene) : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  7. Complement System Proteins (Complement) : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  8. Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin) : 14 results : IBA
  9. Antigens : 8 results : IBA
  10. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG) : 7 results : FDA 1
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Diseases Related to Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

  1. Smallpox (Variola)
  2. Optic Neuritis (Retrobulbar Neuritis)
  3. Multiple Sclerosis
  4. Lymphoma (Lymphomas)
  5. Syndrome
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Key Therapies for Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

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  1. Plasmapheresis : 15 results
  2. Bone Marrow Transplantation (Transplantation, Bone Marrow) : 3 results
  3. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients) : 3 results
  4. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 3 results
  5. Kidney Transplantation : 2 results
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