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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis - Prevention

Alternative Names

SSPE; Subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis; Dawson´s encephalitis

Prevention:

Immunization against measles is the only known prevention for SSPE. This should be accomplished during the recommended American Academy of Pediatric and Centers for Disease Control immunization schedule. See MMR immunization.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/7/2006
  • Kenneth Gross, M.D., Neurology, North Miami, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.