Meningoencephalitis
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| Meningoencephalitis Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | G04. |
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| ICD-9 | 323.9 |
| DiseasesDB | 22543 |
Meningoencephalitis (IPA: /ˌmɛnɪnˈgo ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/, from Greek: meninges- membranes; enkephalos brain; and -itis inflammation) is a medical condition that simultaneously resembles both meningitis, which is an infection or inflammation of the meninges, and encephalitis, which is an infection or inflammation of the brain. Causative organisms include both viral and bacterial pathogens. Other causes include antibodies targeting amyloid beta peptide proteins which have been used during research on Alzheimer's disease.[1] The disease is associated with high rates of mortality and severe morbidity.[citation needed] It was the claimed cause of death of the popular British TV presenter Christopher Price.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Orgogozo, MD, J.-M. (2003-07-08). "Subacute meningoencephalitis in a subset of patients with AD after Aß42 immunization". Neurology 61 (1): 46-54. American Academy of Neurology.
- ^ Presenter Killed by Rare Infection. BBC News (2002-06-19). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
[edit] See also
- Granulomatous meningoencephalitis
- Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis
- Tick-borne meningoencephalitis
- West Nile virus
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