SUBACUTE SCLEROSING PANENCEPHALITIS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis.
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis - as a noun
A rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bosin's diseasedawson's encephalitisinclusion body encephalitissclerosing leukoencephalitissspesubacute inclusion body encephalitissubacute sclerosing leukoencephalitisvan bogaert encephalitisExample Sentences
"The symptoms of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis usually develop years after a person has had measles."
"Early signs of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis may include subtle changes in behavior and mild learning difficulties."
"Diagnosis of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is often based on clinical presentation and laboratory tests."
"There is no specific treatment for subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, only supportive care can be provided."
"Research is ongoing to understand the underlying mechanisms of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
subacting14subaction13subactions14subacts11subacute12 subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
subacutely17subadar10subadars11subadolescent18subadolescents19
