- Health A to Z
- Healthy Living
Advertisement
Overview
No cure for SSPE exists. However, certain antiviral drugs may slow the progression of the disease. [read article]
Tests for Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
|
1.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain. More
|
|||
|
2.
A cranial computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the head, including the skull, brain, eye socket... More
|
|||
|
3.
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
|
|||
|
4.
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues. Unlike x-rays an... More
|
|||
|
5.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a laboratory test to examine a sample of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is a clear, watery liquid... More
|
|||
|
6.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Measles Virus Antibody Level Test
|
|||
|
7.
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Serum Test
|
|||
|
8.
A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
|
|||
|
9.
A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp... More
|
|||
|
10.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses... More
|
|||
|
11.
Lumbar puncture (LP) is the technique of using a needle to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the spinal canal. CSF is the clear, watery liquid that protects t... More
|
|||
|
12.
A brain biopsy is the removal of a small piece of brain tissue for the diagnosis of abnormalities of the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease , tumors, infection... More
|
|||
|
13.
A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
Medical Procedures for Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
|
1.
Immunologic therapy is the treatment of disease using medicines that boost the body's natural immune response . More
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
