I hope someone can help out here. I've been asked to find out if there's likely to be any connection between chickenpox and MMR and subsequent encephalitis and regression in a 2yo girl. She had chickenpox about 6wks ago then had her MMR jab shortly after. A few days after MMR she developed a red ear and the surrounding part of her head. After a day or so that went away but she started slurring her words & stuttering. She forgot certain words and when she did remember them they came out all wrong. She had a CAT scan and but was sent home with no diagnosis.
Her condition worsened, heavy eyes, lethargy, continued speech probs and losing the ability to do things. She was taken to hospital and an MRI scan showed that she has encephalitis. The hospital says this is a complication of chickenpox but no treatment has been offered.
As you can imagine, her parents are very concerned - can anyone throw any light on what might be going on with this little one?
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Chickenpox/MMR and Encephalitis Concerns - Urgent
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suedonim · 22/02/2005 22:06
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