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* Serum antibody titer to look for signs of previous measles infection | |||
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Diagnosis of SSPE is often difficult due to a normal CSF profile — noted changes in the CSF profile only include a marked elevation in CSF immunoglobulin. | Diagnosis of SSPE is often difficult due to a normal CSF profile — noted changes in the CSF profile only include a marked elevation in CSF immunoglobulin. |
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Laboratory Findings
- Serum antibody titer to look for signs of previous measles infection
- Spinal tap
CSF
Diagnosis of SSPE is often difficult due to a normal CSF profile — noted changes in the CSF profile only include a marked elevation in CSF immunoglobulin.