Back to top Is ADEM genetic? ADEM is thought to be an autoimmune reaction to a past infection. Autoimmunity may have a genetic component, but seems to be caused by other factors as well. Reviewed by Elias Sotirchos, MD November 2019
Back to top Is ADEM contagious? ADEM is thought to be an autoimmune reaction. Autoimmunity is not contagious. Reviewed by Elias Sotirchos, MD November 2019
Back to top Does everyone who experiences an infection develop ADEM? Most people experiencing infections never develop ADEM. Reviewed by Elias Sotirchos, MD November 2019
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