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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in a child
Joint Authors
Ibrahim, Ayman Khalil
Mahmud, Fatimah Nimah
Source
Issue
Vol. 29, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2007)7 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2007-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive neurological disease affecting children and adolescents.
The etiology is proven to be due to measles virus which causes persistent central nervous system infection.
SSPE is classified under the category of progressive myoclonic epilepsy syndromes.
This group of disorders characterized by progressive dementia, cognitive decline and myoclonic epilepsy are frequently resistant to anti epileptic medications.
Although SSPE has generally a poor prognosis, several studies showed variable response to antiviral therapy and Interferon Alpha resulting into stabilization of the disease.
In the era of measles vaccination program the incidence of the disease dropped dramatically in USA1.
We are reporting as far as we believe the first child discovered to have SSPE in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The child presented to the pediatric neurology department with new onset seizures and progressive decline in her school performance.
Examination and further investigation proved that the child was suffering from SSPE.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ibrahim, Ayman Khalil& Mahmud, Fatimah Nimah. 2007. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in a child. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 29, no. 4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ibrahim, Ayman Khalil& Mahmud, Fatimah Nimah. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in a child. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 29, no. 4 (Dec. 2007).
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ibrahim, Ayman Khalil& Mahmud, Fatimah Nimah. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in a child. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2007. Vol. 29, no. 4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-603582
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-603582