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

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

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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 Jumper Wire 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 527 and PCR for measles came back positive.