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Dementia due to subacute sclerosing panencephalitis

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Link to WHO Definition

Dementia due to subacute sclerosing panencephalitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1870144778

Dementia, usually found in children, due to measles encephalitis. It is often significantly delayed from primary infection up to years. Typically rapidly progressive, symptoms can also include seizures and abnormal movements.