ReviewDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Measles Induced Encephalitis: Recent Interventions to Overcome the Obstacles Encountered in the Management Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- Pathogens of the human central nervous system-the major viral pathogens.Journal of neurovirology · 2026Review
- Recent Advances in Strategies Against Measles Spread: Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects, Impact, Vaccine Innovations, and Sustainable Recommendations.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2026Review
- When measles is not benign: meningoencephalitis and status epilepticus in an unvaccinated adolescent (case report).The Pan African medical journal · 2026Article
- Clinically Suspected Acute Post-Measles Encephalitis Complicated by Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in an Unvaccinated Child: A Case Report from a Resource-Limited Setting.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
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- Rubella virus chronic inflammatory disease and other unusual viral phenotypes in inborn errors of immunity.Immunological reviews · 2024Review
- Role of Trust, Risk Perception, and Perceived Benefit in COVID-19 Vaccination Intention of the Public.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Encephalitis, a well-known complication of measles, is inflammation of the brain parenchyma which is mostly due to the viral invasion of neurons. It presents with a variety of symptoms ranging from mild to severe depending on the extent of the damaged neurons. The diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms such as fever, headache, altered level of consciousness, focal neurological deficits, etc. A detailed history and physical examination facilitate the diagnosis. Investigations include blood tests for measles-specific antibodies, CT, MRI, and analysis of the CSF. The management of measles-induced encephalitis mainly revolves around prevention against contracting the disease and providing supportive care if acquired. The administration of the measles vaccine is the major means of preventing this disease in childhood. Two doses are required to achieve sufficient immunity against measles, the first at the age of 12-15 months and the second at 4-6 years of age. Supportive care includes administering acetaminophen for fever, oral rehydrating salt (ORS) for diarrhea and vomiting, antibiotics for otitis media and pneumonia, and using anti-epileptics such as sodium valproate for seizures. Vitamin A can be given to prevent severe effects in children. The specific treatment would depend on the type of encephalitis the patient has developed.
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