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BIG BONE DISEASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A slowly progressive, chronic, disabling, degenerative disease of the peripheral joints and spine, which principally occurs in children and is endemic in eastern Siberia, northern China, and Korea. It is believed to be caused by the ingestion of cereal grains infected with Fusarium sporotrichiella.

Key term(s)
  • Kaschin-Beck disease

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Os et articulations

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
DEF

Anomalía patológica caracterizada por un incremento anormal de los niveles de hierro en el organismo.

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