Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis in Children

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Authors

Srinivas Murthy · Child Neurology Associates

Howard Faden · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Michael E. Cohen · Child Neurology Associates

Abstract

Epidemiologic evidence from this study suggests an infectious cause for ADEM. The agent is most likely a difficult-to-diagnose winter/spring respiratory virus. Magnetic resonance imaging was the neuroimaging study of choice for establishing the diagnosis and for following the course of the disease. Prognosis for survival and outcome was excellent. Recurrent episodes of ADEM must be differentiated from multiple sclerosis.

Topics & Keywords

Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 110, Issue 2, pp. e21-e21

DOI: 10.1542/peds.110.2.e21

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