1. Neurological complications following rubella infection.
- Author
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Bechar M, Davidovich S, Goldhammer G, Machtey I, and Gadoth N
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Facial Paralysis etiology, Female, Hemiplegia etiology, Humans, Male, Meningoencephalitis etiology, Middle Aged, Muscle Hypotonia etiology, Myelitis etiology, Polyradiculoneuropathy etiology, Reflex, Abnormal etiology, Nervous System Diseases etiology, Rubella complications
- Abstract
Neurological complications following rubella are only rarely encountered. However, in many cases severe neurological impairment may occur, leading to permanent disability. In a recent epidemic of rubella in Israel during the years 1978-1979, 20 patients with severe neurological complications have been seen. We report on 5 cases of which 3 are described in detail. Considering the efficacy of immunization against rubella, we suggest that in countries such as England and Israel in which periodic epidemics of rubella occur, a generalized plan of immunization should be undertaken during the first years of life. Such an approach will prevent the neurological complication of congenital, as well as acquired, rubella infection.
- Published
- 1982
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