dawson's encephalitis

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Noun dawson's encephalitis has 1 sense

subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, SSPE, inclusion body encephalitis, subacute inclusion body encephalitis, sclerosing leukoencephalitis, subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis, Bosin's disease, Dawson's encephalitis, Van Bogaert encephalitis - 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
--₁ is a kind of panencephalitis

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Dawson's Encephalitis

Description:

Dawson's encephalitis is a rare neurological condition characterized by an inflammatory reaction primarily affecting the brain and spinal cord. It is often associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and is named after Dr. William James Dawson, who first described the condition.

Sample Sentences:

The patient was diagnosed with Dawson's encephalitis after experiencing persistent headaches and difficulty with motor coordination.
Dawson's encephalitis is more prevalent among individuals with multiple sclerosis as compared to the general population.
Given the rarity of Dawson's encephalitis, conducting further research and clinical trials is crucial for a better understanding of the disease.
The treatment for Dawson's encephalitis often involves a combination of immunosuppressive drugs and therapies targeting the underlying multiple sclerosis.

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