Measles' Hidden Menace: Unmasking the Dangers of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis The recent death of an 18 year old in Pennsylvania from measles related complications has highlighted the devastating consequences of vaccine preventable diseases.
A more insidious threat, however, lurks beneath the surface: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), a rare but deadly complication of measles.
ADEM is often described as rare, but its significance cannot be overstated.