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What is definition / cause of amotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Devastating neuromuscular condition
Destruction of ventral horn motor neurons and fibers of pyramidal tracts |
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What is the symptom of amotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Loses ability to speak, swallow, and breath
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What is the treatment of amotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Death occurs w.in 5 years
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What is definition / cause of tetanus poisoning - lock jaw
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Bacteria infect open wound
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What is the symptom of tetanus poisoning - lock jaw
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Irritability, muscle cramps, sore muscles, weakness
Lock jaw |
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What is the treatment of tetanus poisoning - lock jaw
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Antibiotic
Vaccine |
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What is definition / cause of guilian barre syndrome
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Unkown cause
immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system an autoimmune disorder |
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What is the symptom of guilian barre syndrome
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Myeline attack
Weakness or tingling sensations Unsteady walking or inability to walk Difficulty with eye movement, facial movement, speaking, chewing or swallowing |
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What is the treatment of guilian barre syndrome
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No cure but treatment like Plasmapheresis removes antibodies from the blood and Intravenous immunoglobulin help reduce symptoms
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What is definition / cause of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
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A generic, recessive X-linked form of muscular dystrophy
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What is the symptom of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
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Appear early in childhood
delay of motor milestones loss of muscle mass mm weakness |
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What is the result / treatment of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
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Result: muscle degeneration, difficulty walking, breathing, and death
No cure, may use steriod |
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What is definition / cause of paralytic polio
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Destruction of ventral horn motor neurons by polio virus
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What is the symptom of paralytic polio
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Fever
Headache Muscle pain and weakness Not able to breath |
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What is the treatment of paralytic polio
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Use vaccine by mouth to treat
If not vaccinated = paralyzed / death |
