[Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Study of 32 cases observed in Conakry, Guinea]

Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2000 Apr;93(2):108-10.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Thirty two cases of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis were reported. Diagnosis was based on epidemiological, clinical and electroencephalographic data; myoclonies and alterations of intellectual functions were the most frequent symptoms.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins / analysis
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electroencephalography
  • Female
  • Guinea
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis / diagnosis*
  • Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis / physiopathology

Substances

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins