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“acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is strongly associated with viral infections. ”
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“Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is often associated with viral infections. Some key points about the relationship between GBS and viruses:
1. GBS frequently occurs a few days or weeks after a viral or bacterial infection[1][2].
2. Common viral triggers for GBS include:
- Influenza viruses
- Cytomegalovirus
- Epstein-Barr virus (causes glandular fever)
- HIV
- Zika virus
- Dengue virus[1][5]
3. The exact mechanism is not fully understood, but it's thought that the immune system mistakenly attacks the nerves after fighting off the viral infection[1].
4. Recent research has shown associations between GBS and emerging viral infections like Zika virus and COVID-19[4][5].
5. While vaccines have rarely been linked to slightly increased GBS risk in the past, studies show the risk of getting GBS from an actual viral infection like influenza is much higher than from vaccination[1].
6. Viral molecular mimicry, where antibodies against the virus cross-react with nerve components, is believed to play a role in triggering GBS after viral infections[2][4].
In summary, while the exact cause of GBS is not always clear, viral infections are well-established as potential triggers for this autoimmune neurological condition.
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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/guillain-barre-syndrome/causes/[2] Occurrence of Guillain-Barre Syndrome During the Initial ... - NCBI
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https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/guillain-barré-syndrome[4] Emerging Infection, Vaccination, and Guillain–Barré Syndrome
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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000000781“acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is strongly associated with viral infections. Here are the key points:
1. ADEM often occurs following a viral or bacterial infection, typically 7-14 days after the initial infection[1][2].
2. Approximately 70-80% of people diagnosed with ADEM experience an infection or illness before developing ADEM symptoms[2].
3. Many viruses have been associated with ADEM, including:
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella-zoster (chickenpox)
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Cytomegalovirus
- Herpes simplex virus
- Influenza A and B
- Hepatitis A and B
- Coronavirus[1][2]
4. The exact mechanism is not fully understood, but it's believed that the infection triggers an abnormal immune response, causing inflammation in the central nervous system[2].
5. In addition to viruses, ADEM can also occur after bacterial infections or vaccinations, though less commonly[1][3].
6. ADEM is considered a monophasic demyelinating disease, meaning it typically occurs as a single episode, unlike multiple sclerosis[3].
While the association between ADEM and viral infections is well-established, it's important to note that ADEM remains a rare condition overall[2][4].
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[1] Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis - PMC - NCBI
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7151857/[2] Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) - Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14266-acute-disseminated-encephalomyelitis-adem[3] Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis: An Update - JAMA Network
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/789775[4] Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_disseminated_encephalomyelitis[5] Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/acute-disseminated-encephalomyelitis-adem
