Progressive Rubella Panencephalitis: A very rare complication of rubella infection where neurological symptoms develop following a congenital rubella infection and very rarely with childhood rubella. It is believed that the condition is the result of persistent rubella virus infection. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Progressive Rubella Panencephalitis is available below.
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Prognosis for Progressive Rubella Panencephalitis: Death usually occurs within a decade of onset of symptoms but can occur as early as two years after the onset of symptoms.
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