Recurrent Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Associated With Acute Cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

Abstract

We describe a 5⁶ /₁₂-year-old girl with recurrent episodes of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis following an acute cytomegalovirus infection and associated reactivated Epstein-Barr virus. Complete clinical recovery was obtained with intravenous immunoglobulin. (J Child Neurol 2000;15:421-424).

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