Measles-induced Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis in a Non-vaccinated Patient

Measles-induced Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis in a Non-vaccinated Patient

We reported a case of measles-induced acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) in a 40-year-old immunocompetent adult. The patient presented a week after the development of respiratory symptoms and a cutaneous rash, and was admitted to hospital for altered mental status. Blood tests showed hyperl...

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Main Authors: Deeba Ali, Arnaud Detroz, Yilmaz Gorur, Lionel Bosquee, Noel Lorenzo Villalba, Benoît Cardos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2020-04-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
measles
acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
magnetic resonance imaging
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1332
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Summary:We reported a case of measles-induced acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) in a 40-year-old immunocompetent adult. The patient presented a week after the development of respiratory symptoms and a cutaneous rash, and was admitted to hospital for altered mental status. Blood tests showed hyperleukocytosis, thrombopenia and cytolysis. A lumbar puncture was consistent with acute meningitis and the patient was initially treated with antiviral and wide broad-spectrum antibiotics. Serology and PCR for measles came back positive.
ISSN:2284-2594

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