J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2004 Feb;35(2):223-225.

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Associated with Influenza Vaccination

• Cheong JH
• Bak KH
• Kim CH
• Kim JM

Abstract

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis(ADEM) is believed to be an immunologically mediated acute inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Usually, it is a monophasic illness that may follow a viral infection or vaccination with favorable long-term prognosis. We report an uncommon case of ADEM, which may be caused by upper respiratory infection and/or vaccination.

Keyword

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis; Viral infection; Vaccination

MeSH Terms

Central Nervous System
Demyelinating Diseases
Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated*
Influenza, Human*
Prognosis
Vaccination*