Viliuisk encephalomyelitis

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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.

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