Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
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Synonyms
- Panencephalitis, Subacute Sclerosing
- SSPE
- Dawson's Disease
- Dawson's Encephalitis
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). The disease may develop due to reactivation of the measles virus or an inappropriate immune response to the measles virus. SSPE usually develops 2 to 10 years after the original viral attack. Initial symptoms may include memory loss, irritability, seizures, involuntary muscle movements, and/or behavioral changes, leading to neurological deterioration.
Resources
Transverse Myelitis Association
1787 Sutter Parkway
Powell, OH 43065-8806
USA
Tel: 6147661806
Email: ssiegel@myelitis.org
Internet: http://www.myelitis.org
NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6610 Rockledge Drive
MSC 6612
Bethesda, MD 20892-6612
Tel: (301)496-5717
Fax: (301)402-3573
TDD: (800)877-8339
Internet: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/
Encephalitis Global
1638 Pierard Road
North Vancouver
British Columbia, Intl V7J 1Y2
Canada
Tel: 604-980-2236
Fax: 6049040809
Email: wendystation@shaw.ca
Internet: http://www.encephalitisglobal.com
Encephalitis Society
7B Saville Street
Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LL
UK
Tel: 44 (0) 1652 625 583
Email: mail@encephalitis.info
Internet: http://www.encephalitis.info
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Last Updated: 9/23/2005
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