Rezende MA. [Nursing care and the neurological sequelae of measles].
Rev Esc Enferm USP 1989;
23:141-8. [PMID:
2485555 DOI:
10.1590/0080-6234198902300200141]
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Abstract
The neurological sequelae after measles can be encephalitis or subacute sclerosing pan-encephalitis (SSPE). The encephalitis is lethal in 15-18% of the patients, that can rest handicapped at 25%. The SSPE is always lethal. The social and economical consequences of these problems are emphasised. It is suggested nursing care by Leavell & Clark levels of prevention.
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