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Simian B Virus Infection

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Synonyms

H Simiae Encephalomyelitis
Herpesvirus Simiae, B Virus
Monkey B Virus

Disorder Subdivisions

None

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.

Resources

Transverse Myelitis Association
1787 Sutter Parkway
Powell, OH 43065-8806
USA
Tel: (614)766-1806
Email: ssiegel@myelitis.org
Internet: http://www.myelitis.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
Tel: (404)639-3534
Tel: (800)311-3435
Email: http://www.cdc.gov/netinfo.htm
Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6610 Rockledge Drive
MSC 6612
Bethesda, MD 20892-6612
Tel: (301)496-5717
Fax: (301)402-3573
TDD: (800)877-8339
Internet: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Americas (AMRO)
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
525 23rd Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: (202)974-3000
Fax: (202)974-3663
Email: postmaster@paho.org
Internet: http://www.who.ch/

Encephalitis Global
1638 Pierard Road
North Vancouver
British Columbia, Intl V7J 1Y2
Canada
Tel: 604-980-2236
Fax: 6049040809
Email: admin@encephalitisglobal.org
Internet: http://www.encephalitisglobal.org

Encephalitis Society
7B Saville Street
Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LL
UK
Tel: 44 (0) 1652 625 583
Email: mail@encephalitis.info
Internet: http://www.encephalitis.info

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Last Updated: 4/8/2009
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Last Updated: April 08, 2009

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