Post-Vaccination Encephalomyelitis Following Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (Mencevax ACWY): A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Post-vaccination encephalomyelitis is an inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system. It is triggered by certain vaccines. The diagnosis of post-vaccination encephalomyelitis depends on the close temporal relationship between vaccination and clinical presentation. Case Presentation: We describe a 30-year-old man with post-vaccination encephalomyelitis following Mencevax ACWY meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine. Encephalomyelitis is a very rare side effect of this vaccine. Conclusions: Post-vaccination encephalomyelitis is a very rare side effect of Mencevax ACWY.