[Nursing care and the neurological sequelae of measles].
The neurological sequelae after measles can be encephalitis or subacute sclerosing pan-encephalitis (SSPE). The encephalitis is lethal in 15-18% of the patients, that can rest handicapped at 25%. The SSPE is always lethal. The social and economical consequences of these problems are emphasised. It is suggested nursing care by Leavell & Clark levels of prevention.