pt
recv vax several years ago; subsequently pt devel autism; mom believed
there was an association between pt sx & vax based on report heard
from CNN;pt condition was considered disabling event;@ the time of
reporting pt autism persisted;
Added 6/19/01
VaersID
ReportText
134548
Approximately
two weeks post measles vaccination, the pt experienced acute demyelinating
encephalomyelitis. The pt deteriorated rapidly and died. The cause of
death was encephalomyelitis. An autopsy was performed, but the brain was
liquified.
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