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What serious brain condition can result from measles?
An extremely serious complication of measles infection is swelling of the brain.
What rare complication can occur up to ten years after recovering from measles?
Called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, this is a slowly progressing, smoldering swelling and destruction of the entire brain.
Can brain swelling be controlled?
Brain swelling is a very serious and complicated condition that needs to be attended by neurosurgeons. Swelling of the brain can be caused by bleeding in the brain. In some cases, draining the blood from the brain helps control the swelling like in cases of aneurysm.
What is the diagnosis for subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
Experts believe this condition is a form of measles encephalitis (swelling of the brain), caused by an improper response by the immune system to the measles virus.
What disease is a possible complication of measles and what part of the body does it affect?
Measles can lead to a serious complication known as encephalitis, which affects the brain. This inflammation of the brain can cause neurological symptoms and in severe cases, can lead to long-term complications or even death.
What causes swelling in the brain?
Swelling of the brain if often caused by the brain hitting the cranium due to blunt or direct trauma.
What diseases require airborne precautions?
Some examples of diseases requiring these precautions are tuberculosis, measles, and chickenpox.
What does contact precautions mean?
Examples of disease requiring droplet precautions are meningococcal meningitis (a serious bacterial infection of the lining of the brain), influenza, mumps, and German measles (rubella).
What is shakening baby syndrome?
"shaken baby syndrome" is when a baby is shaken in a violent motion that causes death or serious injury to the brain. Typically a child will have retinal bleeding, brain bleeding and brain swelling (which typically does the most damage).
What are the effects of the measles?
Measles can cause symptoms such as high fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and even death. Measles can also weaken the immune system, leaving individuals vulnerable to other infections.
What are the signs of brain swelling?
I have swelling in the brain, I have dizzy spells,blurry vision in left eye, and ear vibrations.What could be causing this?
Jill developed swelling of the brain What type of injury did Jill suffer?
Jill likely suffered a traumatic brain injury, which can lead to swelling of the brain due to internal bleeding, blood clots, or damage to brain tissue. Other possible causes of brain swelling include infections, tumors, or strokes.
