SSPE is a rare complication of
Correct Answer: Measles
Description: (B) Measles # SSPE: It is characterized by a history of primary measles infection usually before the age of 2 years, followed by several asymptomatic years (6-15 on average), and then gradual, progressive psychoneurological deterioration, consisting of personality change, seizures, myoclonus, ataxia, photosensitivity, ocular abnormalities, spasticity, and coma.> Pathologic changes are firstly observed in the white matter of the hemisphere.
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