Subacute measles encephalitis: The neurological sequelae of the measles outbreak in South Africa

Includes bibliographical references. === A measles outbreak occurred in South Africa between 2009 and 2011 with 18 699 confirmed cases. This highly contagious virus can affect the central nervous system in many ways. Early in the disease course there may be direct viral involvement as a primary meas...

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Main Author: Albertyn, Christine Herculine
Other Authors: Heckmann, Jeannine
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12704