Term: Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (EMA)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-04

Definition:

A neurological disorder characterized by inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, which often occurs after a viral infection but may appear following a vaccination.

Related terms 

• Vaccinations

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)