post viral cerebral edema

Understanding Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis: A Guide to Post-Viral Brain Swelling Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare but significant neurological disorder characterized by inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Often triggered following an initial illness—most commonly viral infections, but sometimes bacterial or vaccine-related—ADEM can cause widespread swelling and damage throughout the central nervous system (CNS). The term “post-viral” reflects…