Post-infectious encephalomyelitis in an orthopedic surgeon with motor and cognitive impairment following Campylobacter gastroenteritis with complete recovery
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, also known as post-infectious encephalomyelitis, is an acute central nervous system demyelinating disorder which typically follows an autoimmune response secondary to a post-viral infection/syndrome. Although uncommon, the outcome can be devastating; mortality i...
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Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles
2018-04-01
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Online Access: | http://www.pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/462 |