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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Physical Exam
Complete physical examination may not be possible in a few cases of severe complications.
Vital signs
- Myoclonus (involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles)
- Nystagmus (rapid, involuntary eye movement)
- Tremor
- Muscle atrophy and weakness
- Dementia
- Seizure
- Loss of ability to swallow
- Loss of ability to speak