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Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). The disease may develop due to reactivation of the measles virus or an inappropriate immune response to the measles virus. SSPE usually develops 2 to 10 years after the original viral attack.
Initial symptoms
- memory loss
- irritability
- seizures
- involuntary muscle movements
- behavioral changes - leading to neurological deterioration
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Adam - An Overview - Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a definition and a look at the causes, incidence and risk factors.
NORD: Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis - Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.
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Virtual Hospital - An article about subacute sclerosing panencephalitis written by Gary Baumbach, M.D.
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