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What is encephalitis lethargica?
Encephalitis lethargica is an inflammation of the brain caused by two trypanosomes (microscopic protozoan parasites).
What is the prognosis of encephalitis lethargica?
If treated early, a person with encephalitis lethargica can be cured. If not treated early, the prognosis is much less favorable due to resulting brain damage. Encephalitis lethargica is fatal if untreated.
What disease do the people have in the movie the awakening?
The people in the movie have encephalitis lethargica.
What has the author Arthur J Hall written?
Arthur J. Hall has written: 'The Lumleian lectures, abridged, on encephalitis lethargica (epidemic encephalitis)' -- subject(s): Epidemic encephalitis
Who would provide treatment and care for encephalitis lethargica?
The best type of doctor would be a neurologist.
What Pathogen causes encephalitis?
The illness, which can be fatal, is transmitted from one infected person to another by the tsetse fly. While it can occur globally, encephalitis lethargica is especially prevalent in Africa.
What caused the brain damage to the people in the film Awakenings?
My psychology teacher said it was encephalitis (disease to the brain), and the lack of certain neurotransmitters (dopamine I believe is one)
What diseases does diplococci cause?
Gram negative diplococci cause chlamydia and gonorrhea. Gram positive cause pneumonia.
What causes western equine encephalitis?
Western equine encephalitis is caused by an arbovirus an transmitted by insect bites, commonly mosquitos.
Malaria yellow fever and encephalitis are transmitted by the male mosquito?
false
How does levadopa work in patients with encephalitis lethargica?
Encephalitis lethargica or von Economo disease is an atypical form of encephalitis. Also known as "sleepysickness" (distinct from tsetse fly-transmitted sleeping sickness), therapies, and treatments to help symptoms were often steroids.Treatment is then based on the systems. Levodopa (L-DOPA) and other anti-Parkinson drugs often produce dramatic responses; however, most patients given L-DOPA experience help that is short lived.L-DOPA crosses the protective blood–brain barrier, whereas dopamine itself cannot. Therefore, L-DOPA is used to increase dopamine concentrations in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and EL.The epidemic of encephalitis lethargica (EL) was widespread throughout the world during 1917–1926, affecting half a million persons. The acute phase was lethal for many. The cause was unknown and many thought that the influenza virus was to blame There was a very lethal 'flu outbreak at this time (Of course, there were zombie theories also).The data now supports the hypothesis that the VLP observed in EL tissue is an Enterovirus.
What is post encephalitic syndrome?
Post-encephalitic syndrome is a disease believed to be caused by a viral illness, that triggers degeneration of the nerve cells in the substantia nigra. Overall, this degeneration leads to clinical Parkinsonism and the disease is followed by encephalitis lethargica, a condition also referred as Von Economo's encephalitis.
