Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis with Measles.
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2013-01
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Abstract
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is an inflammatory demyelinating illness usually
associated with infections or antecedent immunization. Due to control of most vaccine
preventable diseases in developed countries, most cases of acute disseminated
encephalomyelitis occur in developing countries and are seen secondary to nonspecific upper
respiratory tract infections. We report a case of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
associated with measles in a 2½-year-old male child despite having measles vaccination in
infancy. The diagnosis was based on clinical findings and CT scan of brain. The patient was
managed with high dose corticosteroids along with supportive measures. He recovered
completely and follow-up for six months revealed no neurological deterioration.
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Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Measles, Postinfectious encephalomyelitis
Citation
Jahan Ishrat, Akter Shaheen, Rupa Sharmin Akhtar. Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis with Measles. Journal of Enam Medical College. 2013 Jan; 3(1): 50-52.