Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D004673
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D004673
Preferred Name

Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated

Definitions
An acute or subacute inflammatory process of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM characterized histologically by multiple foci of perivascular demyelination. Symptom onset usually occurs several days after an acute viral infection or immunization, but it may coincide with the onset of infection or rarely no antecedent event can be identified. Clinical manifestations include CONFUSION, somnolence, FEVER, nuchal rigidity, and involuntary movements. The illness may progress to COMA and eventually be fatal. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p921)
Synonyms
Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, Acute
Encephalitis, Post-Vaccinal
Vaccination Encephalitis
Postinfectious Encephalomyelitis
Post-Vaccinal Encephalitis
Encephalomyelitis, Post-Vaccinal
Encephalitis, Postvaccinal
Postexanthem Encephalomyelitis
Post-Vaccinal Encephalomyelitis
Encephalomyelitis, Postexanthem
Post-Vaccinal Encephalomyelitides
Post Vaccinal Encephalomyelitis
Encephalomyelitis, Postinfectious
Post-Vaccinal Encephalitides
Postvaccinal Encephalitis
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitides
Encephalitis, Vaccination
Post Vaccinal Encephalitis
Encephalitis, Post Vaccinal
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