Simian B Virus Infection / Disease

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Simian B Virus Infection

Synonyms of Simian B Virus Infection

Herpesvirus Simiae, B Virus
H Simiae Encephalomyelitis
Monkey B Virus

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Simian B Virus Infection is caused by a type of herpesvirus. It is an infectious disorder contracted chiefly by laboratory workers exposed to infected monkeys and/or simian tissue cultures. It is characterized by a viral invasion of the brain (Encephalitis) and the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain. Occasionally, the infection affects the spinal cord structures as well (Encephalomyelitis). Neurological damage may result from this infection. Without treatment, some cases of Simian B Virus may be life- threatening.

Organizations related to Simian B Virus Infection

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta GA 30333
Phone #: 404-639-3534
800 #: 800-311-3435
e-mail: http://www.cdc.gov/netinfo.htm
Home page: http://www.cdc.gov/
Encephalitis Global
1638 Pierard Road
British Columbia Intl V7J 1Y2
Phone #: 604--98-0-2236
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.encephalitisglobal.org
Encephalitis Society
7B Saville Street
Malton, North Yorkshire None YO17 7LL
Phone #: 44 -(0)- 1652 625 583
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.encephalitis.info
NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6610 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-6612
Phone #: 301-496-5717
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/
Transverse Myelitis Association
1787 Sutter Parkway
Powell OH 43065-8806
Phone #: 614-766-1806
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.myelitis.org
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Americas (AMRO)
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Washington DC 20037
Phone #: 202-974-3000
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.who.ch/

For a Complete Report

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