Unlabelled: We report a rare case of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) secondary to a primary Epstein-Barr (EBV) infection, in a 22-year-old male. Symptomatic infectious mononucleosis and ADEM are both quite uncommon conditions in this age group.
Learning Points: ADEM is a very rare CNS disorder; it is more common in childhood but can also be described in adults.