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SUBACUTE SCLEROSING PANENCEPHALITIS(SSPE)- A CASE REPORT
Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.3, No. 1)Publication Date: 2017-02-09
Authors : BINCY BABYKRISHNAN;
Page : 161-163
Keywords : SSPE; measles virus; myoclonic jerks SUBACUTE SCLEROSING PANENCEPHALITIS(SSPE) ?A;
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Abstract
23 year old south Indian male presented with myoclonus multiplex, cognitive impairment and behavioural changes since 6 months. Patient had measles at the age of 10 years. EEG showed periodic burst suppression pattern and serology revealed elevated titres of anti-measles IgG in CSF and serum. So diagnosis of SSPE was made.We report this extremely rare neurodegenerative disorder due to measles virus.
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