Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) Results When Defective (Chickenpox/measles/rubella) Virus Particles

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Short Answer

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) results when defective (chickenpox/measles/rubella) virus particles trigger the fusion of brain cells.

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Definitions:

New Mexico's Commerce

Economic activities and trade occurring within New Mexico, often highlighting its unique position in the southwestern United States and its trade links.

Independence, Missouri

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Wagon Trains

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