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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-10 | Issue-11
A Case of Viral Illness Complicated by Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
Dr. Shahaza Alalialjawala, Dr. Mohamed Gadkarem, Dr. Sulaiman Madad
Published: Nov. 9, 2022 | 198 133
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2022.v10i11.007
Pages: 1867-1869
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Abstract
We present a case of a 7 years old boy that developed impaired consciousness & constant headache 5 days following a tonsillitis infection treated with augmentin, investigations such as CSF was ruling out encephalitis & head MRI was supportive of the diagnosis of ADEM, however the Patient symptoms were controlled with IVIG, methylprednisolone and plasmapheresis which provided a good outcome, He also received acyclovir and ceftriaxone as an initial managment.