Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system. It has a monophasic course which occurs after viral infection or vaccination. Acute haemorrhagic leucoencephalitis (AHLE) is considered to be a hyperacute form of ADEM which is fulminant and is frequently fatal.
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