Key result
Five cases of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis were identified, highlighting the importance of considering this rare diagnosis in pediatric patients with encephalitis.
Population
5 cases of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis identified through the California Encephalitis Project…
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SSPE may warrant inclusion in pediatric encephalitis differentials; leaves open need for validated diagnostic algorithms.
Case Report (n=5)
SSPE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of encephalitis, particularly in pediatric patients, despite its rarity and nonspecific onset.
Dubois et al. (2005) conducted a case report in Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) (n=5). Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis was evaluated. Five cases of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis were identified, highlighting the importance of considering this rare diagnosis in pediatric patients with encephalitis.
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