Subacute slerosing panencephalitis (SSPE): clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on subacute slerosing panencephalitis (sspe): clinical features: Risk factors Poor vaccination history Measles acquired before the age of 5 years Associated HIV infection Cerebral features Movement disorders Repetitive behaviours Vocalisations Peripheral nerve…
Risk factors
- Poor vaccination history
- Measles acquired before the age of 5 years
- Associated HIV infection
Cerebral features
Movement disorders
Repetitive behaviours
Vocalisations
Peripheral nerve features
Brainstem features
Psychiatric features
Ophthalmic features
Ocular features
Adult onset cases
References
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- Day GS, Tai P, Moharir M, Tang-Wai DF. Teaching NeuroImages: Recurrent SSPE presenting as Anton syndrome with cortical ribboning. Neurology 2015; 85:e141-e142.
- Tuncel D, Ozbek AE, Demirpolat G, Karabiber H. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis with generalized seizure as a first symptom: a case report. Jpn J Infect Dis 2006; 59:317-319.
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