Understanding Why and When Antibiotics Are Used in the Diagnosis of ADEM
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Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare inflammatory disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord, often following a viral or bacterial infection. The question of what antibiotics are used to treat ADEM is common, but it is a critical point of clarification: antibiotics do not treat ADEM itself, as it is not a direct infection. Instead, they are often administered as a temporary precautionary measure while doctors investigate the cause of the illness.
