Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

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; Encephalomyelitis, Postexanthem; Encephalomyelitis, Postinfectious; Post-Vaccinal Encephalitis; Postexanthem Encephalomyelitis; Postvaccinal Encephalitis; Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitides; Encephalitis, Post Vaccinal; Encephalomyelitis, Post-Vaccinal; Post Vaccinal Encephalitis; Post Vaccinal Encephalomyelitis; Post-Vaccinal Encephalitides; Post-Vaccinal Encephalomyelitides; Encephalitis, Post-Vaccinal; Post-Vaccinal Encephalomyelitis; Vaccination Encephalitis

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
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  - CNS Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases
    - Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis: 530
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      - CNS Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases
        Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis: 530
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  - CNS Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases
    - Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis: 530
Immune System Diseases: 4321
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    - CNS Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases
      - Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis: 530
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