Dawson Encephalitis
Dawson encephalitis, also known as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, is a rare condition of the brain that can appear years after certain viral infections of childhood and that produces progressive inflammation of brain tissue.
Common manifestations: Changes in behavior or school performance, involuntary movements, deterioration of motor abilities, and, over time, greater neurological involvement tend to appear gradually.
When is it advisable to see a doctor? It is reasonable to seek evaluation when there are progressive and unexplained changes in behavior, memory, or movement, especially in children and young people.
Which specialist studies it? Conditions of the nervous system such as this are evaluated by the neurosurgeon together with neurology. Approaching a professional in a timely manner makes it possible to study the origin of the symptoms and guide care.
Specialties that treat dawson encephalitis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in dawson encephalitis
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Jorge Luis Rivera Rodriguez
Dr. Rafael Mendizabal Guerra
Dr. Marcelino Lorenzo Ruíz
Dr. Luis Francisco Sánchez Cortes
Dr. Cinar Balduin Ayar Hernández
Dr. Fernando Lara Torres
Dr. Thalia Estefania Sanchez Correa
Dr. Agustín Dorantes Argandar
Dr. Jose Antonio Soriano Sanchez
Dr. Hector Manuel Trujillo Ojeda
Dr. Teresa Lopez Estopellan
Dr. Luis Garcia Muñoz
Dr. Pedro Pablo De Juambelz Cisneros
Dr. Luis Felipe Gordillo Domínguez
Dr. Sergio Humberto Reyna Aguayo
Dr. Carlos Arellanes Chavez
Dr. Rodrigo Hernández Reséndiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Serret Fernández
Dr. Eduardo Galvan Hernandez
Frequently asked questions
What is dawson encephalitis?
Dawson encephalitis, also known as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, is a rare condition of the brain that can appear years after certain viral infections of childhood and that produces progressive inflammation of brain tissue.
Which doctor treats dawson encephalitis?
Dawson Encephalitis is usually treated by specialists in neurosurgeon.