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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Coriomeningitis Linfocítica
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Coriomeningite Linfocítica
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Synonyms English:
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Armstrong's Syndrome
Encephalomyelitis, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Encephalomyelitis
Choriomeningitis, Lymphocytic
Syndrome, Armstrong
Syndrome, Armstrong's
Armstrong Syndrome
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Tree Number:
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C02.182.550.500
C02.782.082.580
C10.228.228.245.500.500
C10.228.614.400.500
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Definition English:
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A form of meningitis caused by LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS VIRUS. MICE and other rodents serve as the natural hosts, and infection in humans usually occurs through inhalation or ingestion of infectious particles. Clinical manifestations include an influenza-like syndrome followed by stiff neck, alterations of mentation, ATAXIA, and incontinence. Maternal infections may result in fetal malformations and injury, including neonatal HYDROCEPHALUS, aqueductal stenosis, CHORIORETINITIS, and MICROCEPHALY. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1996, Ch26, pp1-3) |
Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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8392
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Unique Identifier:
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D008216
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