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8E01.1 Kuru

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A disease of the nervous system, caused by a prion. This disease is characterised by limb pain, ataxia, tremors, decreased coordination, or emotional changes, and is fatal. Transmission is by ingestion of infected human brain, or direct contact. Confirmation is commonly by clinical signs, or pathological examination of the brain.

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synonyms

• Kuru
• kuru encephalitis
• kuru disease

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