Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5719545 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2016 | 4 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Rebecca L. MD, Dylan MD, Caroline E. MD, Hayden T. MD, MPH, Jana M. DVM, Paul A. PhD, Jorina MD, MS,