Term Name: | vestibular neuronitis |
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Synonyms: | Epidemic neurolabyrinthitis, Vestibular neuritis |
Definition: | A inner ear infectious disease caused by a viral infection which involves inflammation of the vestibular nerve. It usually results as a complication of an upper respiratory infection. This causes sudden and severe vertigo, nausea and vomiting. Auditory symptoms are usually absent. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:12683] ( DOID:12683 ) |