Infection Spread in Dense Areas
Infectious diseases can trigger movement disorders with immediate and long-term neurological effects. High-density regions are particularly prone to communicability and outbreaks within the community. Community and institutional awareness is essential to mitigate these risks.
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Selected research and resources about managing movement-related issues that are linked to infectious disease
- A review of movement disorders in persons living with HIV**
- Movement Disorders in Patients with Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: A Systematic Review*
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Articles and media about the links between disease and movement abnormalities.
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Join - Open to all MDS Members: The MDS Infection-Related Movement Disorder Study Group conducts globally collaborative research on this topic.
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Because there are more people overall in dense areas, it is also more likely to encounter Rare and Understudied Diseases.
More Resources for Underserved Categories
Areas
- Lack of Resources
- Provider Shortages
- Environmental Exposure
- Geographic Barriers
- Dense Areas: Infection Spread
Populations
- Socioeconomic Status
- Gender / Sex / Orientation
- Race / Ethnicity
- Stigma
- Low Literacy
- Genetic Disparities
- Beliefs
- Rare and Understudied Diseases
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