Tag: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis

This rare inflammatory neurological condition requires specialized treatment and may have a link to COVID-19. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an inflammatory neurological condition that affects the brain and spinal cord and is seen primarily in children. ADEM is often preceded by a viral infection, and in dozens of cases diagnosed since the beginning of the pandemic, the coronavirus has been identified as a likely trigger.