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 Games 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 bibs patient was initially treated with antiviral and wide broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Serology and PCR for measles came back positive.