Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: The Foothold in Undervaccination.
J Pediatr
; 179: 259-262, 2016 12.
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em En
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| ID: mdl-27634625
ABSTRACT
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a fatal complication of measles infection. We present a case of a fully vaccinated 3-year-old boy who was diagnosed with and treated for autoimmune encephalitis before arriving at a diagnosis of SSPE. We discuss the challenges of diagnosing SSPE in developed countries.
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Assunto principal:
Panencefalite Esclerosante Subaguda
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article