Related Conditions and Treatments
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
Condition
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) involves a brief but intense attack of inflammation (swelling) in the brain and spinal cord that damages the brain's myelin.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Condition
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a neurologic condition that can cause muscle weakness and possible paralysis.
Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE)
Condition
Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) is a rare but serious condition that causes brain damage following a viral infection, most often influenza (the flu).
Acute Transverse Myelitis
Condition
Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) involves a brief, intense attack of swelling in the spinal cord that damages myelin.
Encephalitis
Condition
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, which is often caused by an infection or an autoimmune response.
Herpes Simplex Encephalitis in Children
Condition
Herpes simplex encephalitis is a form of brain inflammation that occurs in response to infection with herpes simplex.
MOG Antibody Disease (MOGAD)
Condition
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody disease is a relatively rare autoimmune condition.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Condition
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is when the body's immune system reacts against the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.
Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
Condition
Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome happens when a small tumor or a viral infection triggers the immune system to attack the nervous system.
Optic Neuritis (ON)
Condition
Optic neuritis (ON) involves an attack of inflammation (swelling) in your optic nerve.
Rasmussen Syndrome
Condition
Also known as Rasmussen’s encephalitis, Rasmussen syndrome is a very rare form of chronic brain inflammation.