Which virus is most commonly associated with post-infectious acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)?
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Correct answer: Measles virus
Measles and other viral infections can trigger ADEM, an autoimmune demyelinating condition. It occurs due to immune-mediated injury following infection.
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