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… disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative, fatal disease of the brain. Early symptoms may include: Confusion Depression … the surface of cells. The abnormal prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or …
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… (BSE). It is a very rare, degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of … the surface of cells. The abnormal prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease …
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… influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? … Reye syndrome can be misdiagnosed as swelling of the brain (encephalitis) or swelling of the lining of the brain (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, …
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… the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or … site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small cut, insect bite or bruise. For more …
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… 1 child in 30,000) and encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain (about 1 child in 1 million). The possibility of … in 1,000, include encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. This can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent brain damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die …
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… person in 30,000), and encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain (about 1 person in 1 million). The possibility of … such as encephalitis, which is a swelling of the brain, can occur in 1 in 1,000 people. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent brain damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die …
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… of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who are …
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… lungs, and encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection against mumps requires proof … may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain. Rubella outbreaks in health care facilities are of …
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… of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Children and …
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… neural tube is the part of a growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this tube does not close completely and the brain or spine are not fully formed. The most common NTDs … bifida: when the spine does not close Anencephaly: when the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause …
