Viliuisk encephalomyelitis
Viliuisk Encephalomyelitis
Viliuisk Encephalomyelitis (pronunciation: vi-liu-isk en-ceph-a-lo-my-el-i-tis) is a rare and fatal neurological disorder that primarily affects the brain and spinal cord. The disease is named after the Viliui River basin in Siberia, where it was first identified.
Etymology
The term "Viliuisk Encephalomyelitis" is derived from the geographical location where the disease was first discovered, the Viliui River basin in Siberia, and the medical terms "encephalomyelitis" which refers to inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Viliuisk Encephalomyelitis include fever, headache, vomiting, seizures, and progressive neurological deterioration. The disease is characterized by three stages: the acute stage, the latent stage, and the chronic stage.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Viliuisk Encephalomyelitis is based on clinical symptoms, neuroimaging studies, and laboratory tests. The disease is often confirmed by brain biopsy.
Treatment
There is currently no specific treatment for Viliuisk Encephalomyelitis. Management of the disease is supportive and includes symptomatic treatment and palliative care.
Epidemiology
Viliuisk Encephalomyelitis is endemic to the Yakut people in the Viliui River basin in Siberia. The disease is rare and has been reported in less than 1% of the population in this region.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Viliuisk encephalomyelitis
- Wikipedia's article - Viliuisk encephalomyelitis
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