Research from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis Provides New Insights (Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis with a fulminant course: Case series).

A recent study conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, India, has shed light on subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a life-threatening complication of measles. The study focused on a rare and aggressive form of SSPE that rapidly progresses to a vegetative state. The researchers found that genetically determined immune dysfunction may prevent the clearance of the measles virus, leading to the rapid progression of the disease. The study highlights the importance of clinicians being aware of this condition, as the diagnosis is often missed in immunized and previously healthy children. [Extracted from the article]