Neuroligical Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two disorders
A
-Degenerative myelopathy
-Listeriosis
2
Q
What causes listeriosis
A
Bacteria Listeria monocytogenes
3
Q
What are symptoms of listeriosis
A
Blood poisoning
4
Q
How is listeriosis treated
A
Antibiotics
5
Q
What causes degenerative myelopathy
A
Genetics
6
Q
What’s the symptoms of degenerative myelopathy
A
-loss of coordination
7
Q
Ways to treat degenerative myelopathy
A
There’s no treatment
8
Q
What is a seizure
A
A burst of electrical energy that effects how the brain works
9
Q
What are the three stages of seizures
A
-Aura
-Ictus
-Post ictal
10
Q
What’s the consequences for seizures
A
Prolonged fits- brain damage
Rising temp- damage organs
Can go into a coma
