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Multiphasic disseminated encephalomyelitis associated with streptococcal infection.

Christoph Härtel1, Stefan Schilling, Stefan Gottschalk

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Lübeck Medical School, Lübeck, Germany. haertel@paedia.ukl.mu-luebeck.de

European Journal of Paediatric Neurology : EJPN : Official Journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society
|October 29, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Multiphasic disseminated encephalomyelitis (MDEM) is a rare CNS demyelinating disease. This case study shows a child recovered with corticosteroids, questioning if penicillin prophylaxis can prevent streptococcus-associated MDEM relapses.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Multiphasic disseminated encephalomyelitis (MDEM) is a rare acute demyelinating central nervous system (CNS) disease.
  • MDEM is characterized by relapses within four weeks of initial manifestation.

Observation:

  • A six-year-old boy presented with clinical and MRI findings consistent with MDEM.
  • The patient exhibited a biphasic disease course.

Findings:

  • High-dose corticosteroids led to complete recovery and an 18-month relapse-free period.
  • Serological tests confirmed a streptococcal infection as the specific trigger for MDEM.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the effectiveness of corticosteroids in managing MDEM.

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  • The findings suggest a potential role for penicillin prophylaxis in preventing relapses of streptococcus-associated MDEM.