Que es la enfermedad de Adem?

¿Qué es la enfermedad de Adem?

Encefalomielitis diseminada aguda (ADEM) es un desorden autoinmune del sistema nervioso central, que es un proceso inflamatorio breve pero amplio del cerebro y la médula espinal.

¿Cuál es la causa de la encefalomielitis aguda diseminada?

¿Cuál es su causa? En la mayoría de los casos, se desencadena tras una infección. Probablemente por mecanismos de mimetismo molecular, es decir, por confusión del sistema inmunológico entre proteínas del agente infeccioso y proteínas de la mielina, se inicia un proceso de inflamación en el sistema nervioso central.

What are the signs and symptoms of Adem?

Definition. ADEM often follows viral or bacterial infections, or less often, vaccination for measles, mumps, or rubella. The symptoms of ADEM appear rapidly, beginning with encephalitis-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, nausea and vomiting, and in the most severe cases, seizures and coma.

What is Adem and how is it treated?

Treatment for ADEM is targeted at suppressing inflammation in the brain using anti-inflammatory drugs. Most individuals respond to several days of intravenous corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone, followed by oral corticosteroid treatment.

What is acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)?

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is characterized by a brief but widespread attack of inflammation in the brain and spinal cord that damages myelin – the protective covering of nerve fibers. ADEM often follows viral or bacterial infections, or less often, vaccination for measles, mumps,…

How long does it take to recover from Adem?

For most individuals, recovery begins within days, and within six months the majority of ADEM patients will have total or near total recoveries. Others may have mild to moderate lifelong impairment ranging from cognitive difficulties, weakness, loss of vision, or numbness.