Question

question 2 (mandatory) (2 points) listen this condition of the cns develops some years following a known case of rubeola (red measles). it presents with personality changes and dementia that progresses in 1 - 2 years to death. what is this condition? subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (sspe) postinfectious encephalomyelitis cytomegalovirus encephalitis progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Explanation:

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare, progressive CNS disorder that occurs years after a measles (rubeola) infection, presenting with personality changes and dementia that progresses to death in 1 - 2 years. Postinfectious encephalomyelitis can follow various infections but not specifically associated with long - term progression after measles like this. Cytomegalovirus encephalitis is related to CMV infection. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is associated with JC virus and typically in immunocompromised patients.

Answer:

A. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)