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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

SSPE; Dawson encephalitis

Treatment

No specific therapy for SSPE exists. Supportive therapy is indicated as symptoms appear. Treatment with inosiplex (an antiviral drug) has been tried, but results are pending.

Prognosis

SSPE is always fatal.

Complications

Prior to death, there may be:

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if your child has not completed his or her scheduled immunizations. Measles (rubeola) immunization is included in the MMR immunization (vaccine).

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