Child with cytomegalovirus associated acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis: a case report

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that causes mild, self-limiting illness in immunocompetent individuals. However, CMV is also frequently associated with acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM), which is an uncommon monophasic idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating disease. It affects both...

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Published in:Bangladesh journal of medical science (Ibn Sina Trust) 2022-05, Vol.21 (3), p.749-753
Main Authors: WY, Wan Natrah, Yaacob, Lili Husniati, M, Maryam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ataxia
Case reports
Cerebrospinal fluid
Children & youth
Consciousness
Cytomegalovirus
Encephalitis
Encephalomyelitis
Families & family life
Fever
Immunocompetence
Infections
Multiple sclerosis
Nervous system
Patients
Proteins
Viral infections
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Summary:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that causes mild, self-limiting illness in immunocompetent individuals. However, CMV is also frequently associated with acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM), which is an uncommon monophasic idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating disease. It affects both children and adults. This is a case of unfortunate boy with CMV infection which was complicated with ADEM. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment had provided a good outcome in this patient. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 03 July’22 Page: 749-753
ISSN:2223-4721
2076-0299
DOI:10.3329/bjms.v21i3.59594