Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: The Foothold in Undervaccination.

Authors :: Holt RL
Kann D
Rassbach CE
Schwenk HT
Ritter JM
Rota PA
Elbers J
Source :: The Journal of pediatrics [J Pediatr] 2016 Dec; Vol. 179, pp. 259-262. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Sep 12.
Publication Year :: 2016
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.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)