Unexplained multi-sensory neuropathy syndrome in young Tanzanian adults

Unexplained multi-sensory neuropathy syndrome in young Tanzanian adults

A unique syndrome affecting young adults of unexplained hearing loss often associated with uncorrectable poor visual acuity and lower extremity numbness is endemic in Dar es Salaam. This study characterized the hearing loss, associated it with other symptoms, and gathered information on potential ca...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of global health reports 2021, Vol.5
Hauptverfasser: Massawe, Enica R, Moshi, Ndeserua, Ren, Junkun, Rieke, Catherine C, Magohe, Albert K, Fellows, Abigail M, Arega, Enat A, Niemczak, Christopher E, Jackson, Brian P, Karagas, Margaret R, Buckey, Jay C
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A unique syndrome affecting young adults of unexplained hearing loss often associated with uncorrectable poor visual acuity and lower extremity numbness is endemic in Dar es Salaam. This study characterized the hearing loss, associated it with other symptoms, and gathered information on potential causes. Forty-seven patients (23 men, 24 women)
ISSN:2399-1623
2399-1623
DOI:10.29392/001c.21360