Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) usually is a monophasic demyelinating disorder, often post infectious predominantly observed in children. Relapses are rare, and patients with recurrent episodes are eventually diagnosed as having multiple sclerosis. There were no definite diagnostic criteria or established treatment for ADEM. International Pediatric MS Study Group laid down the first consensus definition. In this case report, we present an adult case of recurrent disseminated

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... omyelitis with recurrent episodes of fever, hemiparesis, seizure, and unconsciousness, who responded dramatically in both episodes with intravenous steroid treatment with no CNS deficit on follow up.