Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE)

Category: Science & Technology / Health / Diseases

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • SSPE stands for Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis.

  • It is a rare, progressive neurological disorder.

  • It is associated with persistent infection of the brain by the measles virus.

  • It generally develops years after an initial measles infection.

  • Symptoms can include progressive cognitive and neurological deterioration.

  • Measles vaccination is therefore important in preventing SSPE.

  • Prelims Focus: Measles virus, neurological disease and vaccination.