Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis pathophysiology

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

The exact mechanism of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is not determined. However, it is usually preceded by an environmental trigger, e.g. an [infection]] or vaccination and affects individuals with a genetic predisposition.