viral labyrinthitis

Term ID

DOID:12357

Synonyms

• Epidemic vertigo

Definition

A labyrinthitis which involves viral infection of the inner ear through the upper airway or the blood stream. The symptoms may include hearing loss and ringing in the ears. If the virus reaches the vestibular system, dizziness, severe vertigo with nausea and vomiting, and imbalance can occur. http://books.google.com/books?id=uCDyjzqAL3wC&pg=PA69&lpg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

References

• ICD9CM:386.35
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:34243007
• UMLS_CUI:C0155508

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:12357 )