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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis(SSPE) is a progressive, debilitating, and deadly brain disorder related to measles(rubeola) infection.SSPE; Subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis; Dawson´s encephalitis.Ordinaril...

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Causes
Ordinarily, the measles virus does not cause brain damage, but an abnormal immune response to measles or, possibly, c...
Tests
There may be a history of measles in an unvaccinated child. A physical examination may reveal: Damage to the optic n...
Treatments
No cure for SSPE exists. However, certain antiviral drugs may slow the progression of the disease.
Drugs
  • inosine pranobex
Prevention
Immunization against measles is the only known prevention for SSPE. The measles vaccine has been highly effective in...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child has not completed their scheduled vaccines. The measles vaccine is incl...

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