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sspe

/ˌes.es.piːˈiː/

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noun

/ˌes.es.piːˈiː/C2formalmedicalabbreviation
  • ruРедкий хронический прогрессирующий энцефалит, вызываемый вирусом кори, возникающий в основном у детей и молодых взрослых, обычно приводящий к смерти в течение трех лет; характеризуется первичной коревой инфекцией в возрасте до двух лет.

A rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus, occurring primarily in children and young adults, with death usually occurring within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Subacute Sclerosing PanencephalitisC2formalmedical

    A rare, progressive, and often fatal brain disorder caused by a persistent infection of the measles virus, typically developing years after the initial infection.

    ruПодострый склерозирующий панэнцефалит

    • SSPE is a devastating neurological complication of measles.
    • The patient was diagnosed with SSPE after showing cognitive decline.
    • Vaccination against measles is the most effective way to prevent SSPE.